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Muscular strength and endurance Last updated November 1, 2016 Muscular strength and endurance are two important parts of … ability to move, lift things and do day-to-day activities. Muscular strength is the amount of force you can put out or …
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… Airway abnormalities. Obesity. Diabetes. Sleep apnea. Neuromuscular disease, such as muscular dystrophy. Liver disease. Anesthesia …
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… such as injury to muscles (including after surgery), muscular dystrophy , chronic kidney failure, or an infection in the … such as injury to muscles (including after surgery), muscular dystrophy , chronic kidney failure, or an infection …
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… These include crush injuries, burns, rhabdomyolysis , muscular dystrophy , polymyositis, and strenuous exercises. Shock. … can mean lower muscle mass caused by a disease, such as muscular dystrophy, or by aging. Low levels can also mean …
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… a sign of a problem with your throat or esophagus —the muscular tube that moves food and liquids from the back of … system, such as post-polio syndrome , multiple sclerosis , muscular dystrophy , or Parkinson's disease . An immune system …
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… sex (sex-linked). Examples include hemophilia and Duchenne muscular dystrophy . These both occur mainly in males. Amniocentesis … sex (sex-linked). Examples include hemophilia and Duchenne muscular dystrophy . These both occur mainly in males. …
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… are often linked with scoliosis, such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy . Learn more Spinal X-Ray Treatment Overview The … are often linked with scoliosis, such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy . Learn more Spinal X-Ray Treatment …
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… walk and become more active, they develop leaner and more muscular arms and legs. They lose fat around the face and … walk and become more active, they develop leaner and more muscular arms and legs. They lose fat around the face and …
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… include fatigue, shortness of breath, swelling, and cough. Muscular weakness may also be present because of the effect … include fatigue, shortness of breath, swelling, and cough. Muscular weakness may also be present because of the effect …
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… with growth and reduce the risk of lung infections. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): SMA affects the nerves that control …