Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Muscular dystrophies are a group of genetic conditions characterized by progressive muscle weakness and wasting (atrophy). The Duchenne type is the most prevalent type of muscular dystrophy primarily affecting the skeletal muscles, which are used for movement, and the muscles of the heart.
Common symptoms reported by people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Treatments taken by people for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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Compare treatments taken by people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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Who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 65 say Duchenne muscular dystrophy is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 21 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 0 | |
| 20-29 years | 1 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 1 | |
| 50-59 years | 1 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 51 | |
| Female | 10 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 12 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 4 |