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Medical condition/treatment

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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Muscles and joints

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle loss and weakness. It mainly affects boys and can lead to impaired mobility, heart problems and breathing problems.

Causes/Description:

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by mutations in the DMD gene, which encodes the protein dystrophin. The exact cause of these mutations is unknown, but genetics plays a role. Other factors may include environmental factors and neural wiring disorders.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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Physiotherapie, Ergotherapie, Logopädie, Frühintervention, Entwicklungsförderung, Verhaltensmanagement, Psychosoziale Unterstützung, Medikamentöse Therapie, Genetische Beratung, Kardiologische Betreuung

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by mutations in the DMD gene, which is important for the production of the protein dystrophin. Mutations lead to a deficiency of dystrophin, which leads to muscle weakness and progressive muscle degeneration.

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- Medical treatment and management of comorbidities<br>- Physiotherapy and exercise therapy<br>- Respiratory and pulmonary function management<br>- Orthopedic care and mobility support<br>- Psychosocial support for patients and families

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy was first described by Guillaume Duchenne in 1868. It is a genetic disease caused by mutations in the DMD gene. Main features include muscle weakness, progressive muscular dystrophy and heart problems. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms and improving quality of life.

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