Summary. 1  Some knowledge of basic first aid could mean the difference between life and death. 2  Consider doing a first aid course, so that you will be able to manage if someone is injured or becomes ill. 3  CPR is a life-saving skill that everyone should learn. 4  Keep a range of first aid kits handy at home, in the car and at work.
The loss of motor neurons leads to weakness and wasting (atrophy) of muscles used for activities such as crawling, walking, sitting up, and controlling head movement. In severe cases of spinal muscular atrophy, the muscles used for breathing and swallowing are affected.
This refers to disease wherein the muscles are unable to complete some basic functions such as ensuring proper energy supply to the muscle fibers or the proper removal of toxins released during muscle exertion. Types of metabolic muscle diseases include:1  Phosphorylase Deficiency. 2  This condition is also referred to as myophosphorylase deficiency or McArdle Disease. 3  This muscle disease usually affects a small group of muscles. 4  Here, the muscles are unable to metabolize carbohydrates properly.nflammatory Muscle Diseases. These muscle diseases are characterized by increased inflammation of muscles or the tissues surrounding the muscles. Examples include: 1  Dermatomyositis (DM).