Do little girls get Muscular Dystrophy and how do they test for it?
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Most common form of Muscular Dystrophy is Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy which is X-linked (I think the other forms are too) and doesn't normally affect girls - I believe the exceptions are girls with only one X chromosome (Turner's Syndrome) and girls with an uneven pattern of X-chromosome inactivation.
She is only two, and just may not be very well coordinated because she is young. Speak to your doctor if you are concerned about her falling.
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Yes, little girls can get it. And since it is in the family makes her stakes higher. If you think that she has it, you should bring her to a doctor very quickly. They can test for it.
If I have this right. females do not get it. Just carry the MD gene.
The male offspring gets it.
If she falls when running it may be an inner ear problem, but I'd also suggest taking her to your doctor ASAP. Sweetheart, anyone can get MD I think if you think your little girl has it you should go to your doctor and ask for them to test her they will if you request it.
Not having any medical knowledge of this disease, I think the only way to put your mind at rest is to consult your GP. You are obviously worried about it and you could possibly be looking for signs that are not really there. I hope all goes well for you and your family.
The more quickly you take you baby to the doctor, the sooner you will know what, if anything, she is facing and get appropriate treatment for her.
Please see a pediatrician now.
Good luck to you!
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