Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder characterised by gradual muscle deterioration and weakness.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by the lack of the protein called dystrophin which keeps the cells of muscles together.

A third of all cases start in the womb, without any warning signs.

Effects of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

• Progressive weakness of skeletal muscles
• Delayed ability to sit and walk
• Difficulties in learning to speak

Symptoms of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

• Difficulty in standing
• Walking on the balls of the feet or the toes
• Difficulty with climbing such as steps or stairs
• More prone to falls
• Muscle pain
• Unfortunately, most people die from this by their late twenties.