On the latest Teen Mom 2 episode, Leah Messer and Corey Simms took Ali for a doctor’s visit — and they were given a shocking update about the 6-year-old’s health.
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As
Star readers know, Ali suffers from
muscular dystrophy, which causes her to fall without warning throughout the day.
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"Does she fall once a month, a week or only occasionally?" the doctor asked, to which Leah responded, “two or three times a day. More so when she gets tired in the evening.”
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“Can she catch herself?" he asked. Leah responded, “No. She just drops.”
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“She’s not rigid or tight. Which is good," the doctor explained after carefully examining Ali. "Let’s just continue to make sure she does not fall much and to protect her head.”
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Watch the diagnosis here!
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As
Star readers know, Ali suffers from
muscular dystrophy, which causes her to fall without warning throughout the day.
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"Does she fall once a month, a week or only occasionally?" the doctor asked, to which Leah responded, “two or three times a day. More so when she gets tired in the evening.”
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“Can she catch herself?" he asked. Leah responded, “No. She just drops.”
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“She’s not rigid or tight. Which is good," the doctor explained after carefully examining Ali. "Let’s just continue to make sure she does not fall much and to protect her head.”
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Watch the diagnosis here!