Patient's question:
The child of a friend's uncle has had weak left and right legs since they started walking, making it difficult for them to walk and often requiring someone to carry them. They are reluctant to walk. Later, they took him to a nearby hospital for a thorough examination, and it was diagnosed as muscular dystrophy. How should muscular dystrophy be treated?Doctor's answer:
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a group of hereditary diseases characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration of muscles that control movement. Its main manifestations are progressive muscle enlargement and weakness of varying degrees and arrangements. Currently, there is no specific treatment for muscular dystrophy, and some drugs have not been clinically proven to be effective, with unknown outcomes. Patients are advised to consult a doctor at the hospital.