HomeAnswersPediatricsmuscular dystrophy

12 years old son, suddenly lost his ability to walk. What could it be?

This Premium Q&A, reviewed and published, features a real conversation between an iCliniq user and a physician.

Patient's Query

Dear doctor,

My father-in-law had a son. He grew up like a normal child till the age of around 10 to 12 years. Suddenly, he was diseased and he was not able to walk properly and after some days, he completely lost power in both the legs and permanently lost his ability to walk. Could you tell me what that disease is and will that get passed on to my children as heredity?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari is a General Surgeon with extensive clinical experience. He holds consultations during the surgery, listens to patients, and diagnoses and treats their symptoms. He decides on the right course of action for patients and includes hospital referrals for specialized treatment.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It is likely that he could be suffering from one of the types of muscular dystrophy. It is most of the time, X-chromosome linked.

Usually, the male children get affected and the females are carriers.

For further queries, post a detailed history and ask a doctor online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 15, 2014
Reviewed At June 20, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari is a General Surgeon with extensive clinical experience. He holds consultations during the surgery, listens to patients, and diagnoses and treats their symptoms. He decides on the right course of action for patients and includes hospital referrals for specialized treatment.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

2,341Checks completed today
4.7/5User rating
~2 minAverage completion time
Evidence-basedGuideline aligned
Symptom Awareness Builder
Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Builder

Concerned about muscular dystrophy?

Five quick questions help you understand the potential signs of muscular dystrophy and its hereditary aspects. This tool provides general guidance, not a diagnosis.

For guidance only, not a diagnosis. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari is a General Surgeon with extensive clinical experience. He holds consultations during the surgery, listens to patients, and diagnoses and treats their symptoms. He decides on the right course of action for patients and includes hospital referrals for specialized treatment.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Listen to related tracks in our music library
Comprehensive Second Opinion

Read answers about:

genetic inheritancehereditary diseasesmuscular dystrophy

Ask your health query to a doctor online

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.