A major symptom of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is muscle weakness. However this symptom means that the affected individual is having trouble walking up stairs, pull-ups, or other strenuous activities. Another symptom is the shortening of the Achilles tendon, which may cause the affected individual to walk on their toes.
This disorder is hereditary. It is sex-linked, and it also dominant.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) can first be discovered as the infant grows to toddler. Mainly between the ages of 1-6 are when children are diagnosed with DMD.
This disorder can not be detected before birth. The reason for this being that this disorder is progressive. Meaning that the disorder grows stronger over time and so at an early age it is not detected.
Yes, although DMD cannot be detected itself, Symptoms may be seem throuhg exams and genetic tests.
For a child that has DMD, their environment can be altered. Although over time it will be useless, at childhood the parents can get muscular therapy and have their child not be involved in strenuous activities, such as sports. This will make it easier on the child.
Sources:
My Biology Textbook
Quiz Questions !! =D
1) True or False- DMD can be detected before birth.
2) Can a child with DMD have their environment altered so that having DMD is easier on them?
3) Can DMD be found in female children also?
4) True or False- DMD is more commonly found in female children.
5) Is DMD hereditary?
Quiz Answers !! =DDD
1) False
2) Yes they can.
3) Yes, but it is not as common.
4) False
5) Yes, DMD is hereditary.
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