Symptoms usually start in early childhood and slowly get worse. You might notice developmental delays, toe walking or muscle weakness in your child as they grow.

In Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), muscle weakness selectively affects proximal muscles (close to the trunk) before distal (away from the trunk) muscles, and the legs before the arms. Additionally, …

May 17, 2025 · Most often, the symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy start in early childhood. The symptoms can include challenges with movement, such as: Late walking. Frequent falls. Trouble …

Nov 4, 2025 · Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare muscle weakening disease that mostly affects boys. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and other parts of managing DMD.

DMD is a rare and fatal neuromuscular disorder that primarily affects males. 1 Patients with DMD begin experiencing irreversible muscle degeneration at birth and may show signs as early as 4 months. 2,3,4

May 18, 2024 · Symptoms of DMD include difficulty sitting independently, walking, running, and standing, delayed speech, and weakness in the upper arms and legs. As the disease progresses, …

Duchenne muscular dystrophy, or DMD, is associated with the most severe clinical symptoms of all the muscular dystrophies. It is caused by a genetic mutation on one of the mother’s X chromosomes, …

The first signs of DMD usually appear between the ages of 2 and 3. Many of the symptoms are related to muscle weakness, usually beginning in the legs and later affecting the arms, lungs, and heart. …

The symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy are primarily those of weakness leading delay in motor development. Because Duchenne progresses rapidly, it is important to get an accurate diagnosis as …

Apr 27, 2023 · Symptoms of DMD can start by age two, but it can take several years for your doctor to diagnose. Learn these signs and symptoms.