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Neuromuscular system
Better Health — The combination of the nervous system and the muscles, working together to permit movement, is known as the neuromuscular system. There are many diseases that are classified as neuromuscular disorders. Treatment options vary according to the ...More…
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Rett syndrome
Better Health — Rett syndrome is a severe disorder of the nervous system. It is usually only seen in girls and affects all body movement. It causes loss of speech and hand use. Girls with Rett syndrome need therapy to help them with movement and ...More…
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Kennedy's disease
Better Health — Kennedy's disease is a rare inherited neuromuscular disorder that causes progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles, particularly the arms and legs. Kennedy's disease is also known as X-linked spinal bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA). The ...More…
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Guillain-Barre syndrome - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Guillain-Barrè syndrome is an autoimmune condition. It is a form of nerve inflammation resulting in a spreading paralysis. The cause is unknown, but the trigger seems to be certain acute viral or bacterial infections. Most people recover, but it ...More…
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Fibromyalgia - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Fibromyalgia syndrome is a condition where pain occurs in muscles and surrounding structures without any obvious tissue damage. The pain is usually widespread and people often experience fatigue. symptoms of fibromyalgia can vary widely from mild ...More…
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Essential tremor
Better Health — Essential tremor is a neurological disorder which causes involuntary shaking of particular parts of the body, usually the head and hands. The cause is unknown, although a genetic link is strongly suspected. Essential tremor is not a form of ...More…
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Muscular dystrophy - the face and shoulders
Better Health — Facio-scapulo-humeral (FSH) muscular dystrophy is generally considered more benign (less serious) than other forms of muscular dystrophy. A feature of FSH is that it is usually asymmetrical. This means that some muscle groups on one side of the ...More…
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Muscular dystrophy - late onset
Better Health — Many people think that muscular dystrophy is exclusively a childhood disorder. However, it can occur at any point in a person's life span. There are four types of muscular dystrophy which can onset later in life. Are unable to carry out even the ...More…
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Muscular dystrophy - Duchenne and Becker
Better Health — There are a number of different types of muscular dystrophy. All are inherited and cause a specific pattern of weakness. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) cause similar patterns of weakness, although Duchenne ...More…
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Motor neurone disease explained
Better Health — Motor neurone disease often begins with weakness of the muscles of the hands or feet. Motor neurones are nerve cells that control the muscles of the trunk, limbs, speech, swallowing and breathing. Damage to these nerves causes muscle weakness and ...More…
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Motor neurone disease - recreation and leisure
Better Health — Recreation is important for people with motor neurone disease (MND). Where possible, activities enjoyed before the disease should be kept up or modified so that they can still be enjoyed. Rest and recreation is also important for carers ...More…
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Motor neurone disease - personal care
Better Health — People with motor neurone disease gradually lose the use of their muscles and often need help with personal care, such as using the toilet, washing and dressing. They may also need support to cope with the emotional impact of a progressive ...More…