lihasjänteydessä
Lihasjänteydessä, known in English as muscular dystrophy, is a group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. The inherited defects cause the body to produce little or no dystrophin, a protein that helps keep muscle fibers intact. Over time, this can lead to an inability to walk, stand, or sit without support.
There are many different types of muscular dystrophy, each with its own set of symptoms and progression.
Symptoms can vary widely depending on the type of muscular dystrophy, but common signs include frequent falls,