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Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) primarily affects the muscles around the shoulders and hips. Most people with LGMD experience muscle weakness that mainly impacts movement and mobility, but it does not affect all body systems.

The main symptoms include
- Difficulty walking (waddling gait)
- Trouble climbing stairs
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Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) primarily affects the muscles around the shoulders and hips. Most people with LGMD experience muscle weakness that mainly impacts movement and mobility, but it does not affect all body systems.

The main symptoms include:
- Difficulty walking (waddling gait)
- Trouble climbing stairs
- Problems reaching above head
- Challenges with carrying heavy objects
- Difficulty with daily tasks like brushing hair or eating While LGMD doesn't affect all body systems, some forms can impact heart and breathing muscles. However, heart problems are less common in LGMD compared to other types of muscular dystrophy. Most types of LGMD don't affect:
- Brain function
- Senses
- Intellect
- Eyes
- Face
- Hands
- Feet

Life expectancy can be close to normal if heart and respiratory muscles aren't affected, though regular checkups are essential to monitor any changes in these systems.

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Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More