Becker's muscular dystrophy Becker's muscular dystrophy is an
inherited disorder that involves slowly worsening muscle
weakness of the legs and pelvis. Benign pseudohypertrophic
muscular dystrophy; Becker's dystrophy Becker's muscular
dystrophy is very similar to Duchenne's muscular dystrophy,
except that it gets worse at a much slower rate. The disorder is
inherited. Women rarely develop symptoms. Men will develop
symptoms if they inherit the defective gene. Becker's muscular
dystrophy occurs in approximately 3 - 6 out of every 100,000
males. Because this is an inherited disorder, risks include
having a family history of Becker's muscular dystrophy. Symptoms
usually appear in men at about age 12, but may sometimes begin
later. Symptoms may include: - Cognitive problems (these do not
get worse over time) - Loss of balance and coordination - Muscle
weakness in the arms, neck, and other areas (not as severe as in
the lower body) - Muscle weakness of the legs and pelvis that
slowly worsens, causing - Problems br