Muscular dystrophy
Muscle-wasting disease
Muscular dystrophy is a general term for a range of muscle-wasting diseases, like Duchenne MD and myotonic dystrophy
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Need to know
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Symptoms of Muscular dystrophy icon plus
MD is brought on by mutations in the genes responsible for your muscles. Eventually, these mutations can affect your muscle fibres and cause increasing disability. There are different types of MD (see below), each with their own set of symptoms. Generally speaking, the signs and symptoms tend to show up at an early age. These might include:
- difficulty getting up after sitting or lying down
- difficulty running and jumping
- muscle pain and stiffness
- falling over frequently
- learning disabilities
- large calf muscles
- walking on toes
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Diagnosis icon plus
Your consultant will discuss your or your child's symptoms with you. They may also carry out a series of tests to make a diagnosis. These might include electrical tests, blood tests and muscle biopsies. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
Unfortunately, there isn't a cure for muscular dystrophy. However, we can help you or your child to manage the symptoms. Your consultant will discuss your treatment options with you. These might include:
- surgery to repair posture issues
- medication to alleviate heart and muscle problems
- mobility assistance through physiotherapy or occupational therapy
Our consultants
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
Our facilities
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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Chiswick Medical Centre
Bond House
347-353 Chiswick High Road
London W4 4HS
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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Platinum Medical Centre
15 - 17 Lodge Road
London
NW8 7JA
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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020 7079 4344