Progeria

A very rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the LMNA gene. It is characterized by premature aging. Signs and symptoms include failure to thrive, limited growth, alopecia, wrinkled skin, small face, development of atherosclerosis, and heart disease. There is no cure for this condition. Individuals do not usually survive beyond their early twenties. Death usually occurs as a result of complications from atherosclerosis.

Disease Alternative Name

hutchinson-gilford progeria syndrome

premature senility syndrome

hutchinson-gilford disease

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Dr. Safat Khan(Gold Medalist)

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Progeria(rare and very interesting disease)

Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome, is an extremely rare, progressive genetic disorder that causes children to age rapidly, starting in their first two years of life. Children with progeria generally appear normal at birth....See More

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Dr. Biswabhusan Pradhan

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Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) since 1886. HGPS is an extremely rare genetic disorder in which the symptoms resemble aspects of ageing at a very early age. The condition affects one in eight million live births and those bor...See More

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Dr. Ramesh Bind

specialist: acute and chronic paralysis, piles, diabetes, and skin disease.

A patient 22/m burning, ulcerated penis. According to symptoms I selected merc. Sol 200, stysphygeria 200.all complaints...See More

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Dr. Ramesh Bind

specialist: acute and chronic paralysis, piles, diabetes, and skin disease.

merc. Sol 200, staphisagria 200 cure that situation.

Dr. Vishwanath Patil Patil

Radiology

Diagnosis..? Is it prigeria?

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Dr. Ramesh Bind

Homeopathy

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Dr. Rajan N. Iyer

Homeopathy

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HOLISTIC HEALTH CONSULTANT PRACTISING COMPLEMENTARY& INTEGERATED MEDICINE Especially EBH..Evidence Based HOMOEOPATHY Since 1984 *****************************************************A Ph.D Thesis Guide & Assessor

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