distrofije

Distrofija is a general term used in medicine to describe a disorder characterized by progressive weakening and wasting of body tissues. The term itself is derived from Greek words, meaning "difficult nourishment" or "bad nourishment." This deterioration typically affects muscles, leading to a loss of strength and function. While often associated with muscle diseases, distrofija can also refer to other conditions involving tissue degeneration.

The most common and widely recognized form is muscular dystrophy, a group of genetic diseases that cause progressive muscle degeneration. These conditions vary in severity and the specific muscles affected, but all result in increasing disability. Other conditions that might be broadly categorized under distrofija involve the deterioration of other tissues, such as in certain types of dystrophy affecting the eyes or the skin. The underlying causes can be genetic mutations, nutritional deficiencies, or other pathological processes that disrupt normal tissue maintenance and repair. Diagnosis usually involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, genetic testing, and sometimes muscle biopsies. Treatment strategies aim to manage symptoms, maintain function, and improve the quality of life for affected individuals, as a cure is often not available for many types of distrofija.