Most Common SMA Symptoms
Some of the most common SMA symptoms include muscle weakness, low muscle tone, limited mobility, delayed motor milestones, difficulty sitting, standing, walking, lifting the arms, swallowing, coughing, and breathing. SMA damages and removes motor neurons, which can affect movement in the arms, legs, face, chest, throat, and tongue.
The symptoms of Spinal Muscular Atrophy can vary depending on the SMA type, age of onset, treatment history, respiratory health, and individual level of support. Some people may experience severe weakness early in infancy, while others may develop symptoms later in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood. SMA is caused by progressive degeneration and irreversible loss of motor neurons, with weakness that is often symmetric, more proximal than distal, and progressive. This means the muscles closest to the center of the body, such as the shoulders, hips, thighs, upper back, neck, and trunk, may be affected more than muscles farther away from the body’s center.
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