Muscular Dystrophy in Children: A Guide for Families

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Parents of children with muscular dystrophy have many questions and, in his long years of practice, Dr. Irwin Siegel has heard most of them. This book was written for parents, families, teachers, and friends of children with muscular dystrophy (MD), and for older children. It was written to guide the child and his caregivers through the often frightening labyrinth of medical care that one enters when given the diagnosis of MD. The book will help the reader understand the significance of the signs and symptoms of the disease, the treatment options available, its probable course or outcome and what may affect it, and the currently available choices in directing therapy.