Brody myopathy
| Brody myopathy | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Brody disease (BD) |
| This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner | |
| Specialty | Neurology |
Brody myopathy, also called Brody disease, is a rare disorder that affects skeletal muscle function. BD was first characterized in 1969 by Dr. Irwin A. Brody at Duke University Medical Center. Individuals with BD have difficulty relaxing their muscles after exercise. This difficulty in relaxation leads to symptoms including cramps, stiffness, and discomfort in the muscles of the limbs and face. Symptoms are heightened by exercise and commonly progress in severity throughout adulthood.