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Progress The progression of this disease starts to worsen around 1 or 2 years of age when a child’s progressive muscle that has been weakening over time, which spreads from distal muscles to proximal muscles, starts to reach an end and is seen to have low levels of motor function. As the disease starts to take more control, facial muscles begin to weaken, and the tongue may develop a twitch due to hypoglossal nerve paralysis. Excessive sweating and a reduction in pain sensations which all can worsen the growth of pressure ulcers, obstipation, enuresis, and reflux nephropathy (seldom), which all can appear in the advanced stages of the disease.

Patient Support After the diagnosis of this disease the patient, along with family, begin planning for the care and responsibility that comes follows. Parents need to be educated on how to support their child’s breathing and feeding. Physical and occupational therapy for the child must also be explored.

 

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