Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Details

Expanded Description

Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy is a form of muscular dystrophy that initially affects the skeletal muscles of the face, scapula and upper arms.

Prevalence

7.0 ( Per 100,000 Population ) [Source]

Causes

No causes have been added yet.

Disorder Symptoms

The progressive weakening and loss of skeletal muscles.

Name	Description
Decreased facial expression	Decreased facial expression
Difficulty pronouncing words	Difficulty pronouncing words
Facial muscle weakness	Facial muscle weakness
Shoulder weakness	Shoulder weakness
Abnormal heart rhythm	Abnormal heart rhythm
Loss of strength in stomach muscles	Loss of strength in stomach muscles, which usually progresses to the legs.

Diagnosis

No diagnosis information has been added yet.

Diagnostic Tests

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Disorder Treatments

There is no known cure for Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy.

We don't have any treatments yet.

Prognosis

No prognosis information has been added yet

Tips for Living with the Disorder

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