Fshd is the abbreviation for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. It is a genetic condition that causes weakness of the facial muscles. Managing the symptoms helps treat the disease.
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Query: Hi doctor, I have attached the genetic report, and it was done to check facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Kindly advise. Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and the report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The report says that this patient has the gene for FSHD (facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy). Since the patient also has a weakness of the shoulders, the diagnosis is conf... Read Full »