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Progeria is a disease marked by an accelerated rate of aging. Some of the symptoms include what is considered normal for geriatric patients: increases in Arthritis, wrinkles, hair loss, Heart disease and stroke. It is a very sad disease that causes a seven year old child to look and feel like an 80 year old person.
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Is progeria a dominant or recessive gene?
progeria is recessive, that's an easy question, dont be dumbactually progeria is dominant, according to the Progeria Research Foundation
What is the name of the disease that causes rapid aging?
Progeria http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progeria
How often does progeria occur?
Progeria occurs in 1 of every 4 to 8 million newborns.
What are the long term effects of progeria?
Progeria is a rare genetic disorder that causes rapid aging and premature death in children. The long-term effects include progressive physical changes such as stunted growth, cardiovascular problems, bone abnormalities, hair loss, and limited range of motion. Unfortunately, most individuals with progeria have a significantly reduced life expectancy and often succumb to complications related to heart disease.
What is premature old age called?
I believe it’s called Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome
How fast does a person with progeria age?
People with progeria age rapidly, with symptoms appearing within the first two years of life. They often have physical signs typical of aging, such as baldness, thin skin, and joint stiffness, but at a much younger age. The average lifespan for someone with progeria is around 13 years.
Has anyone survives progeria?
The oldest person recorded with Progeria, was 21.
What limitations do people with progeria have?
People with progeria have limitations such as growth retardation, early aging symptoms (wrinkled skin, hair loss), cardiovascular problems, joint stiffness, and reduced bone density. These limitations can impact mobility, physical development, and overall quality of life for individuals with progeria.
Why do people with Progeria have big heads?
Having a " big head " is just one of the symptoms of progeria , it will usually become noticable when the child is 1 or 2 years old.
Can adults get Progeria?
No, adults can't get progeria, progeria is in the genes, so the person will be immediatly affected with it, you don't see adults with progeria, because most people with progeria die before they turn 13
What is progreia?
progeria a rare congenital abnormality characterized by premature and rapid aging, the affected individual appearing in childhood as an aged person and having a shortened life span. yw :)
What the disease that person adult look like kids?
Progeria is a rare genetic condition that causes affected individuals to age rapidly, giving them the appearance of elderly individuals despite being children or young adults. Symptoms include slow growth, hair loss, and aged-looking skin. There is currently no cure for progeria.
Who discovered progeria?
I got this from google. The first person was Jonathan Hutchin.
What are some progeria limitations?
From watching television shows about Progeria,which is a premature ageing disorder.i have learned that a person's body ages faster,thus they do not live as long as a normal person. I believe they also have weak hearts,and weaker muscles on the body.
What are tests to take to know if you have progeria?
Progeria is quite visible in a person.Even a 5 year old child will have wrinkled and ageing skin.May even suffer from old age diseases like Asthma.In short the body starts growing a lot faster than a normal one.
What would a baby with progeria look like?
Progeria BabyA baby with progeria will look normal for about the first two years. After that, symptoms of disease that causes premature aging start showing. The child first ceases to thrive and progressively starts showing aging signs. Kids with that disease normally live to be about 13, but can live longer. There is no known cure.
Did Tom Cruise have progeria?
No, Tom Cruise has never had progeria.
