Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy 1a

Overview

An inherited muscle disease involving slowly progressive muscle weakness. The condition is characterized by the early involvement of facial and shoulder muscles. Muscle weakness then spreads to the pelvis and legs. The onset, severity and rate of progression is variable.

Symptoms

• Progressive muscle weakness
• Hearing impairment
• Flat facial expression
• Weak facial muscles

Diagnosis

The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy 1a. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy 1a has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy 1a signs or Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy 1a symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy 1a may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy 1a symptoms.