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Muscular dystrophy
My child is suffering from muscular dystrophy is there any treatment of this disease. I have contacted in Pakistan
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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.
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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
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