Question
How to treat progressive muscular dystrophy? The patient was diagnosed with progressive muscular dystrophy by Hunan Provincial Children’s Hospital in 2009. Initially presenting with a duck-like gait, the patient is now unable to walk. The patient is 11 years old.
Answer
Progressive muscular dystrophy cannot be cured at present. The goal of treatment is to control the condition, increase muscle strength, delay disease progression, extend life, and alleviate patient suffering. Western medicine has no effective treatment measures for this condition and typically employs supportive therapies. Common medications include glycine and galantamine, inosine, muscle growth injections, as well as appropriate physical exercise and massage, along with Achilles tendon lengthening and plastic surgery. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the cause of progressive muscular dystrophy is primarily related to the liver, spleen, and kidneys, with treatment focusing on regulating the spleen and stomach, and supplementing the liver and kidneys.