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Muscular Dystrophy Symptoms

What are the symptoms of muscular dystrophy?

There are different types of muscular dystrophy. Some types show up early, and others show up later. Your child's symptoms will depend on what type he or she has. They will also depend on how severe your child's case is and how far the disease has progressed.

For most types of muscular dystrophy, the main symptom is general weakness in the arms, legs, hips, or shoulders. Other symptoms include:

  • Facial weakness.
  • Trouble walking.
  • Frequent tripping.
  • Learning delays.
  • Heart and lung problems.

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Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

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