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Muscular dystrophy

2017-08-10 08:33:50
My child is suffering from muscular dystrophy is there any treatment of this disease. I have contacted in Pakistan
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Greetings of the day, There are no promising treatment options available as yet but stem cell therapy has showed better results .With this and supportive medication and physiotherapy the patient is at least able to do his daily activities.However sternous activities like walking a long distance it difficult to achieve. Hope this helps you For any further assistance feel free to revert back
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Till then maintain his/her muscle strength and breathing patterns.
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It would be good if he practises pranayam and other types of yoga under a licensed personnel

Answered2017-08-11 10:41:07

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