The symptoms of all types of muscular dystrophy progress and worsen over time, but the progression depends on the type of disease you have. Most types of muscular dystrophy progress relatively slowly over the years, eventually causing joint and muscle problems and potentially leading to a loss of mobility. In those cases, however, there are treatments like physical therapy and medications that may slow the progress of these symptoms. Other types of muscular dystrophy progress more quickly or may have spurts where symptoms become much worse. This is generally the case with congenital muscular dystrophies, which affect children very early in their lives. Talk to your doctor to learn about the progression of your particular type of muscular dystrophy.
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