Expert Muscle Disease Care Services by Dr. Priyanka Sangani

Muscle diseases comprise a group of disorders causing progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. These include conditions such as Muscular dystrophy, Congenital Myopathies, and Neuromuscular disorders like inflammatory muscle diseases.

The symptoms vary, beginning at different ages and affecting different muscle groups.

Some early childhood signs and symptoms include:

The primary cause of these diseases is defective genes involved in making proteins that protect muscle fibers. If left untreated, muscle diseases can affect breathing and heart function, becoming life-threatening.

Dr. Priyanka Sangani MBBS, DNB GENERAL MEDICINE, DNB NEUROLOGY is an esteemed neurologist in Attapur, Hyderabad. She has a distinguished career in treating patients suffering from muscular diseases.

Dr. Priyanka Sangani's approach begins with an examination of your medical history, followed by a physical examination. To pinpoint the root cause of your symptoms, she may conduct additional tests like enzyme tests, genetic evaluation, muscle biopsies, and heart and lung monitoring to identify the specific type of disease.

Individuals with muscular dystrophies require ongoing, specialized care. After diagnosing your condition and assessing its severity, Dr. Priyanka Sangani will formulate a personalized treatment plan.

This plan may encompass medications, therapy, or a combination of both. Depending on the location and severity of the disease, you may also need braces and mobility aids to support weakened muscles.

If necessary, Dr. Priyanka Sangani may recommend surgery, especially if contractures or spinal curvature impair breathing. In certain cases, a pacemaker or other cardiac device may be required to enhance heart function.

Dr. Priyanka Sangani's neurological practice in Attapur, Hyderabad, specializes in treating the symptoms of muscular dystrophy and related muscle diseases.

Schedule your appointment with Dr. Priyanka Sangani by phone at (+91 7981370703) or online, and take the first step towards understanding and managing your muscle disease. Her dedicated care can make a positive difference in your life.