20 Treatments for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

10 Tests 3 Medical Procedures 1 Surgical Procedures 1 Prescribed Medications

2 Self Care 3 Herbs and Supplements

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Tests for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

1. Electromyogram Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic tool that evaluates muscle or nerve problems. It uses surface electrodes to assess the ability of motor neurons (the nerve ce...  More

2. Neurological Examination A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination . It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves...  More

3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ...  More

4. Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Level Test The creatine phosphokinase test measures the amount of creatine phosphokinase (CPK) present in the blood. The test is also known as creatine kinase, CPK test, and C...  More

5. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Carrier Detection

6. Biopsy In some cases, your doctor may decide that he or she needs a sample of your tissue or your cells to help diagnose an illness or identify a cancer. This removal of t...  More

7. Electrocardiogram (EKG) An electrocardiogram (also known as an ECG or EKG) is a simple, painless test that measures your heart's electrical activity. Every heartbeat is triggered by a...  More

8. Biopsy of Muscle A muscle biopsy is a procedure that removes a small sample of tissue for testing in a laboratory. The test can help your doctor to see if you have an infection or d...  More

9. Forced Vital Capacity

10. Holter Monitoring A Holter monitor is a small of portable, battery-powered medical device that measures the heart's activity such as rate and rhythm). This testing is ordered wh...  More

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Medical Procedures for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

1. Physical Therapy Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin...  More

2. Gene Therapy Gene therapy is a rapidly growing field of medicine in which genes are introduced into the body to treat diseases. Genomics is the DNA which is found in an organism...  More

3. Use of Leg Braces

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Surgical Procedures for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

1. Release of Contracture of Muscle

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Prescribed Medications for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

1. predniSONE(Deltasone , others...) Close PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc...  More

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Self Care for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

1. Regular Exercise Carrying around too much weight feels uncomfortable and it can also damage your health. According the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity rates...  More

2. Use of Wheelchair A wheelchair is a mobile chair used by individuals who have impairments that limit their ability to walk. A wheelchair prescription defines the specifications of a ...  More

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Herbs and Supplements for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy What's this?

1. creatine Creatine is naturally synthesized in the human body from amino acids primarily in the kidney and liver and transported in the blood for use by muscles. Approximatel...  More Efficacy Grade C

2. ubiquinone Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is produced by the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of cells. CoQ10 levels are reported to decrease with age and to be low...  More Efficacy Grade C

3. selenium Selenium is a trace mineral found in soil, water, and some foods. It is an essential element in several metabolic pathways. Selenium deficiency can occur in areas w...  More

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