Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome
☆A progressive genetic disorder that causes children to age rapidly. ☆The genetic mutation occurs randomly and isn't inherited. ☆Extremely rare:Fewer than 5 thousand cases per year (India) ☆Requires a medical diagnosis:Symptoms, such as slow growth and hair loss, begin to appear in the first year or two of life. ☆People may experience:- ▪︎Developmental: short stature or slow growth ▪︎Mouth: delayed tooth development or failure of teeth to develop normally ▪︎Skin: wrinkles or dryness ▪︎Also common: hair loss, enlarged head, hearing loss, high-pitched voice, incomplete sexual maturation, joint stiffness, loss of muscle, osteoarthritis, or taut skin
Their organs age faster than their bodies a medicine to stop this process
☆Treatment depends on stage ▪︎There is no cure for progeria, but medication may alleviate symptoms or delay progression. ☆Medications:- (1)Statins : Decreases the liver's production of harmful cholesterol (2)NSAIDS : Relieves pain , decreases inflammation & reduces fever
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