Patient's question:
Today on the way to school, I noticed that my seatmate wasn't there. After asking the teacher, I found out that he was staying home for rest and taking extra lessons because he had been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. What exactly is muscular dystrophy?Doctor's answer:
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a disease primarily caused by congenital genetic interference. It is an inherited genetic disorder resulting from abnormal gene development, leading to recurrent muscle dystrophy. This can cause symptoms such as muscle weakness, muscle atrophy, and impaired normal growth and development. Currently, there is no specific treatment for this disease, only some measures to alleviate symptoms. During daily life, it is important to rest more.