Gastrointestinal and genitourinary symptoms in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy: Prevalence and impact

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Authors

Michael Cole · University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Christopher S. Cooper · University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Eyad Hanna · University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

M. Bridget Zimmerman · University of Iowa

June Kinoshita · FSH Society

Katherine D. Mathews · University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Abstract

Recognition and treatment of GI and GU symptoms in people with FSHD, particularly those with more advanced disease, could improve QOL. Additional investigation is required to confirm these findings and understand the physiology.

Topics & Keywords

Muscle Physiology and Disorders Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Muscle & Nerve

Volume 69, Issue 3, pp. 325-333

DOI: 10.1002/mus.28028

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