What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Progressive muscle weakness
- Reduced muscle bulk
- Delayed motor skills
- Breathing or swallowing difficulties
Understanding care
Clinical care may include prompt specialist genetic and neurological assessment with respiratory and nutritional support. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Progressive weakness needs prompt specialist review. Breathing or swallowing difficulty, sudden major weakness or dark urine after exertion needs urgent assessment.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
