Becker muscular dystrophy
This type affects boys mostly, and the muscles of the area affected in this type resemble Duchenne MD, however the symptoms of this type are less severe. The indications are usually mild and begin in childhood. The child can struggle with sports, have muscle cramps while doing exercise, and takes longer to walk than normal kids. At the start, the symptoms are very mild, but the individual can have difficulty walking and running during late childhood. The older person gets lifting things, and objects become very difficult. Most people with Becker muscular dystrophy can walk in their 40s and 50s, but some require a wheelchair. Like Duchenne MD, in Becker muscular dystrophy, the risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy and other breathing problems. Due to these types’ slower progression, the people with this condition usually have a normal lifespan.