Symptoms of Becker’s Dystrophy

Resource type: Frequently Asked Questions  —  Date posted: January 5th, 2012   Number of views: 1376

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What are the early symptoms of Becker's Dystrophy?

The average age at diagnosis is 11 years, but there is a wide age range.

Symptoms usually begin in childhood.

The clinical severity varies from person to person.

The early symptoms can be;

• Delayed walking (sometimes) / Muscle cramps on exercise.
• Most BMD children are not 'athletic' and may struggle with school sports.

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