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facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy: A form of muscular dystrophy that typically begins before age 20 with slowly progressive weakness of the muscles of the face, shoulders, and feet. The severity of the disease is quite variable. Although most people with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) retain the ability to walk, about 20% require a wheelchair. Life expectancy is not shortened. ...
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facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, Superficial anterior muscles
Superficial anterior muscles

Causes of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (Source: MedLinePlus)
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy affects the upper body, unlike Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Becker muscular dystrophy , which affect the lower body. Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder. It appears in both men and women and may develop in a child if either parent carries the gene for the disorder. Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy affects approximately 5 out of 100,000 people. It affects men and women equally. ...
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Symptoms of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (Source: MedLinePlus)
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy mainly affects the face, shoulder, and upper arm muscles. However, it can affect muscles around the pelvis, hips, and lower leg. Symptoms often do not appear until age 10 - 26, but it is not uncommon for symptoms to appear much later. In some cases, symptoms never develop. Symptoms are usually mild and very slowly become worse. Facial muscle weakness is common, and may include: Eyelid drooping ; Inability to whistle; Decreased facial expression; Depressed or angry facial expression; Difficulty pronouncing words. Shoulder muscle weakness causes deformities such as pronounced shoulder blades (scapular winging) and sloping shoulders. The person has difficulty raising the arms because of shoulder and arm muscle weakness. Weakness of the lower legs is possible as the disorder gets worse. The weakness can be severe enough to interfere with walking. Hearing loss and abnormal heart rhythms may occur, but are rare. ...
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facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
There is no known cure for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Treatments are given to control symptoms and improve the person's quality of life. Activity is encouraged. Inactivity such as bedrest can make the muscle disease worse. Physical therapy may help maintain muscle strength. ...
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Further Reading on facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
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