Complications Linked To Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy is the overarching term for a group of diseases that lead the body to become progressively weaker and lose muscle mass. The condition is caused by abnormal gene mutations that interfere with the body's ability to produce proteins that help form healthy muscles. Because there are multiple types of muscular dystrophy, the complications and age of onset vary. The symptoms also vary depending on what muscle groups are affected. The most common variety begins showing symptoms in childhood, but other types don't cause symptoms until an individual reaches adulthood.