*Understanding Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 🤝* SMA affects babies and children, causing muscle weakness and movement difficulties due to nerve cell breakdown in the brain and spinal cord. 💔 *Symptoms:* ✦ Muscle weakness and shrinkage ✦ Trouble controlling head movement, sitting, and walking ✦ Breathing and swallowing difficulties (in some cases) *Important to know:* ✦ SMA doesn't affect intelligence ✦ Every child's experience is different ✦ Treatments can improve symptoms and quality of life *Get Expert Care at Rugare Medical! 🌟* Book a GP consultation today and take the first step towards understanding and managing SMA. 💚 #rugaremedical #spinalmuscularatrophy #sma #childhealth #neurology #gpconsultation #healthcare #supportforfamilies