What will happen if suddenly your whole body becomes weak and dry? In fact, recently ‘Duchane muscular dystrophy’, a very rare disease that weakens the muscles, has been detected. This disease is more in men than in women. According to the figures so far, this disease has engulfed about 3, 500 boys. There are more than 5 lakh patients of this disease in India. Through this article, let us tell you what is ‘Duchen Muscular Dystrophy’? Also its symptoms and treatment…
What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Duchane muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder. This disease starts increasing in the body when a protein called dystrophin found in the body, which keeps the body strong and energetic, starts changing. Because of which weakness starts increasing in the body. Its symptoms are also found in children of 2 to 3 years.
Symptoms of the disease?
The most common thing in Duchenne muscular dystrophy is that the muscles start to weaken on their own. Due to which the tissues also get damaged. In this disease, there is more effect in the legs and lower part of the body. In this disease, the muscles on the side of the stomach have to suffer more. People suffering from this disease are very weak. They are so weak that they cannot even walk on their own. Such a child has a lot of difficulty in walking. Later in this disease, many types of problems also start in the heart and stomach. Which has many serious symptoms.
muscles begin to wither
Duchenne muscular dystrophy affects approximately one in 3500 boys. In this genetic disease, the child is completely unable to walk on his own even after reaching the age of 12 years. A wheelchair has to be used to transport them. And by the age of 20, ventilation support is required.
there is no cure
Research is going on till now regarding this disease, but till now no cure has been found. According to the report of the news agency, the treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy is very less or very expensive. The cost of this treatment comes to 2-3 crores every year.
Disclaimer: Before following the methods, methods and suggestions mentioned in this article, do consult a doctor or related expert.