What are the Conventional Treatments for Muscular Dystrophy?
The conventional treatments for muscular dystrophy focus on increasing the mobility and muscle strength of your heart and lungs.
These treatment options included physical therapy, occupational therapy, medication, and surgery. Depending on the extent of difficulty faced by the patient, treatment plans are made to help manage the trouble in swallowing, breathing, walking, and hand movements and also to slow the deterioration of muscle tissues.
The doctor may prescribe certain medications to help with the condition.
Through medication, the doctor aims to delay the progress of the condition and strengthen the muscles.
In cases where there is probable heart damage, doctors recommend heart medications, too.
Low-impact workouts like stretching and walking will help maintain muscle movement and improve overall health.
Under the careful supervision and guidance of a doctor, the patient can also do some exercises to retain the range of motion of the muscles which otherwise is affected by the disease.
Different types of therapy and assistive devices can improve your child’s self-reliance and overall health. Braces and mobility aids will help support the weak muscles and increase self-dependency.
Additionally, the braces will help keep the muscles and tendons flexible and stretched, reducing contracture. Contracture is a permanent tightening of the muscles, skin, tendons, and nearby tissues.
Surgery is needed to fix spine problems and tight muscles, which can make breathing difficult for you or your child. In many cases, people with MD develop scoliosis, a condition that makes the spine curved abnormally which can lead to disability. Surgery is needed to straighten and stabilize the bones in the spine to avoid disability.
On the other hand, in cases where the heart function may be affected, the doctors will conduct surgery to implant a pacemaker or other cardiac devices.
What are the Advanced Treatments for Muscular Dystrophy?
When you opt for advanced treatments for muscular dystrophy, they focus more on regenerating muscle tissues and minimizing the symptoms instead of managing them and giving temporary relief.
Now, let’s learn about these advanced treatments for muscular dystrophy:
Stem cell therapy for muscular dystrophy is one of the most effective ways to treat this disease. Stem cells have regenerative power with the help of which they create new cells replace the damaged ones and help you regain your muscle health.
In hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), doctors use high-pressure oxygen to heal the body naturally. You will be given 100% pure oxygen in a chamber where the atmospheric pressure is increased and controlled under the supervision of a doctor.
This therapy decreases inflammation and swelling, boosts your immunity, helps in healing the injuries, and regenerates the injured tissues.
This therapy increases oxygen in your body and improves the immune system. Through this therapy, doctors can quickly and effectively increase the amount of oxygen and boost the healing process.
Ozone therapy helps your oxygen-deprived tissues get enough of it and increases the oxygen levels in resting muscles. It helps you avoid lung damage, increases blood flow, improves oxygen delivery to tissues and effectively treats low-oxygen conditions (one of the symptoms of MD is respiratory failure due to lack of oxygen).
Stem cell researchers and practitioners can enhance the results by clubbing stem cell therapy with HBOT and Ozone therapy. The right combination can only be determined after a thorough examination of the patient.
Moreover, stem cell therapy combined with advanced hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) technology has turned into the highest possible blend of beneficial muscular dystrophy treatment.
Studies have shown the effectiveness of stem cell therapy in treating muscle dystrophy.
What are the Pre-Requisites for Muscular Dystrophy Treatment in India?
Your child needs to fulfil the following prerequisites to treat muscular dystrophy in India:
- They should be at least 2 years of age
- They should have a minimum haemoglobin level of 10 grams
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1. Are there any new treatments for Muscular Dystrophy?
A. Stem cell therapy is a relatively new but effective treatment for muscular dystrophy.
Q2. What are the treatment options for DMD?
A. You can get relief from the symptoms of DMD with the help of medication, physical therapy, occupational therapy, behavioural therapy, diet and proper nutrition.
The DMD treatment through stem cell therapy has also shown promising results. The researchers in this field effectively showed how the therapy was effective in treating DMD.
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Author Bio:
Dr. Khushbu Jain is a dedicated professional with a passion for advancing healthcare through cutting-edge treatments. She has a special interest in researching regenerative medicine and advanced treatment for diseases that are difficult to treat with conventional treatment options. Her deep understanding of these progressive treatments allows her to offer patients personalized and effective solutions for a variety of health concerns.
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