Patient's question:
Today I went back to my hometown village and heard that the neighbor's child has weak legs when walking. His family took him to see the village doctor, but the doctor couldn't figure out the cause either. I searched online and found a disease called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. I would like to ask how the symptoms of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy are.Doctor's answer:
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive genetic disorder that primarily affects boys. It is initially characterized by progressive muscle weakness in the legs, leading to difficulties in walking. Some patients may face life-threatening respiratory failure as they age. Currently, there is no effective treatment for this disease in modern medicine. The only approach is to conduct early diagnosis, early screening, and preventive measures during pregnancy to avoid the birth of affected children.