vöðrasjúkdómar
Vöðrasjúkdómar, also known as muscular dystrophies, are a group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. These conditions are characterized by mutations in genes that are essential for the structure and function of muscles. While the exact mechanisms vary depending on the specific type of muscular dystrophy, the underlying problem is the degeneration of muscle fibers over time.
Symptoms of vöðrasjúkdómar typically appear in childhood or adolescence, though some forms can manifest later in
There are many different types of vöðrasjúkdómar, each with its own pattern of inheritance, age of onset,
Diagnosis usually involves a combination of clinical evaluation, muscle enzyme tests (such as creatine kinase levels),