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...Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder. This means that SMA is inherited by children from their parents, and it is present at birth. It is caused by mutations...

...Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that causes progressive (gets worse over time) muscle weakness. It is caused by a defect in the SMN1 gene, which is needed...

...Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder where muscles become weak and waste away. It happens when spinal cord nerve cells die, causing important muscles to become inactive. It...

...Progressive back muscle weakness often leads to scoliosis (curvature of the spine) in people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Scoliosis is very common for people with type 1 or 2...

...People with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) experience muscle weakness that gets worse over time (progressive) because of defective motor neurons. In severe types of SMA, progressive weakness can cause serious...

...Spinal muscular atrophy with progressive epilepsy (SMA-PME) is a very rare type of SMA. SMA-PME is also an inherited neuromuscular disorder. However, it is caused by different gene mutations than...

...Children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) face difficulties with daily activities at home and school. They also require around-the-clock monitoring and care to prevent complications. For many children, daily care...

...Adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) have the same career goals as other adults. Symptoms of SMA can sometimes get in the way of working. However, people with SMA still...

...People with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) have muscle weakness that can lead to difficulty chewing and swallowing. If it becomes hard to get enough nutrients safely by mouth, a feeding...

...Infants and children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) can have difficulty with daily tasks because of low mobility. However, assistive equipment can increase mobility and independence. This refers to devices...

...People with type 2 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) have symptoms of moderate severity. Most can sit unsupported, but they may have a delay in achieving this and lose the ability...

...Type 4 is on the mild end of the spectrum of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). People with type 4 SMA usually experience leg muscle weakness after age 30. Other mild...

...A surgical procedure called Nissen fundoplication can treat acid reflux in people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Acid reflux happens when stomach material travels back into the esophagus. This can...

...Children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) often have progressive muscle weakness in the tongue, throat, and jaw. This usually makes it difficult for those with type 1 or type 2...

...People with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) have weaker chest muscles because of a problem with their motor neurons. In severe types of SMA, progressive chest weakness leads to breathing problems...

...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...

...Muscle weakness is progressive in the major types of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). This means that over time, muscles become weaker. As important muscles weaken, complications can occur. For example...

...Infants with type 1 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) have severe symptoms compared to those with other common types of SMA. Symptoms usually begin within 6 months of age. Infants may...

...Children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) have progressive muscle weakness due to defective motor neurons in the spine. This can lead to potentially life-threatening complications that impair mobility. One complication...