INFORMATION ON X-LINKED SPINAL AND BULBAR MUSCULAR ATROPHY

X-linked spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy may be defined as the genetic disease that affects the part of the nervous system which controls voluntary movement of muscles.

SYNONYMS OF X-LINKED SPINAL AND BULBAR MUSCULAR ATROPHY

Synonyms and related keywords:

1. Kennedy’s disease
2. KD
3. SBMA
4. Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy

CAUSES OF X-LINKED SPINAL AND BULBAR MUSCULAR ATROPHY

Mutations in genes are the main reason behind the occurrence of X-linked spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy.

SYMPTOMS OF X-LINKED SPINAL AND BULBAR MUSCULAR ATROPHY

Symptoms of X-linked spinal:

1. Swallowing difficulties.
2. Speech difficulties.
3. Hand tremors.
4. Shaky muscles when holding certain postures.
5. Muscle weakness.
6. Muscle wastage.
7. Muscle twitches.
8. Muscle cramps and spasms.
9. Enlarged calf muscles due to constant cramping.
10. Localized areas of numbness.
11. Absent reflexes.
12. Enlarged breast tissue.
13. Impotence.
14. Low sperm count.
15. Shrunken testicles.
16. Reduced sex drive.

DIAGNOSIS OF X-LINKED SPINAL AND BULBAR MUSCULAR ATROPHY

Clinically X-linked spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy can be diagnosed by:-
1. Blood test to check for elevated serum.
2. Blood test for Genetic testing.

TREATMENT OF X-LINKED SPINAL AND BULBAR MUSCULAR ATROPHY

Currently there is no known cure for X-linked spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy. Treatment for X-linked spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy is symptomatic and supportive. Physical therapy and rehabilitation to slow muscle weakness and atrophy may prove helpful.