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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for muscular dystrophy
  1. Muscular Dystrophy (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is muscular dystrophy (MD)? Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of more than 30 genetic diseases. They cause weakness of the muscles. Over time, the weakness gets ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/musculardystrophy.html - Health Topics
  2. Neuromuscular Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Examples of neuromuscular disorders include: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Muscular dystrophy Myasthenia gravis Spinal muscular atrophy There can be different causes for these ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/neuromusculardisorders.html - Health Topics
  3. Muscle Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cramps or tendinitis A genetic disorder, such as muscular dystrophy Some cancers Inflammation, such as myositis Diseases of nerves that affect muscles Infections Certain medicines Sometimes the cause of muscle disorders is unknown.
    https://medlineplus.gov/muscledisorders.html - Health Topics
  4. Mitral Valve Prolapse (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... bones of your body. Have some types of muscular dystrophy. Mitral valve prolapse with backflow is most common ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/mitralvalveprolapse.html - Health Topics
  5. Neurologic Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... by faulty genes, such as Huntington's disease and muscular dystrophy Problems with the way the nervous system develops, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/neurologicdiseases.html - Health Topics
  6. Pulmonary Rehabilitation (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the muscles used for breathing. An example is muscular dystrophy. PR works best if you start it before ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pulmonaryrehabilitation.html - Health Topics
  7. Respiratory Failure (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... control breathing, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injuries, and stroke Problems with the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/respiratoryfailure.html - Health Topics
  8. Shoulder Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your shoulder joint is composed of three bones: the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone). Your shoulders are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/shoulderinjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  9. Swallowing Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    If you have a swallowing disorder, you may have difficulty or pain when swallowing. Some people cannot swallow at all. Others may have trouble swallowing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/swallowingdisorders.html - Health Topics
  10. Degenerative Nerve Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Huntington's disease Lewy body disease Parkinson's disease Spinal muscular atrophy Degenerative nerve diseases can be serious or life-threatening. It depends on the type. Most of them have no cure. Treatments may help improve symptoms, relieve pain, and increase mobility.
    https://medlineplus.gov/degenerativenervediseases.html - Health Topics