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Nail-patella syndrome is associated with open-angle glaucoma, which, if untreated, may lead to blindness. Patients may also have cataracts, drooping eyelids (ptosis ), or corneal problems such as glaucoma.

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How to use syndrome in a sentence?

Down's syndrome is a serious genetic disease caused by chromosomal problems. hope i could help.


Christopher has Asperger's Syndrome and what according to him are his behavioral problems?

If you need to know what his behavioral problems are according to him, you should ask him. He could have problems similar to other people with Asperger's Syndrome. He might become violent or freeze up when stressed. He might seem disruptive due to sensory overload issues. There are many possibilities.


How many people have died from Asperger's Syndrome?

Asperger's Syndrome (AS) is not fatal. People do not die from it, at least not directly. People with AS tend to have some motor control problems so they can be more accident-prone. Theoretically, this could lead to the occasional fatal accident. Also, people with AS can become depressed because of the difficulties caused by the condition. There is a higher rate of suicide among people with AS.


Why do children with Asperger's Syndrome have difficulties in getting dressed?

I have Asperger syndrome and when I was a child I had problems with things such as doing up shoe laces and doing up buttons. It's probably due to poor motor skills which is common in people with Asperger syndrome, also people often find certain materials irritate their skin which could make getting dressed unpleasant for them. It happens in adults too, but at least adults can choose their own clothes and so avoid any that cause problems.


What are some of the health concerns of someone with Down syndrome?

Besides the educational issue people with Downs tend to have hypermobile joints, obesity, unstable cervical vertebrae (which should be checked before sport participation), higher rates of leukemia, and higher rates of thyroid problems.


Do some people with epilepsy also have autism?

No. Someone with Down's syndrome could also happen to have epilepsy, but if they do it isn't always to do with the fact that they have Down's Syndrome. Some people with Down's Syndrome will have or develop Epilepsy, but there is no guarantee that because someone has Down's Syndrome that they will also have Epilepsy.


Can people with Asperger's Syndrome have seizures or only people with severe autism?

A:Anyone can have epilepsy, so yes people with Asperger's syndrome could have it as easily as anyone. A:There is a link between seizures and autism spectrum disorders; one in four children with autism or Asperger's Syndrome will experience seizures.


What syndrome involves some type of mental retardation and suffering of circulatory and immune system problems?

The syndrome you are referring to is likely Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21. Individuals with Down syndrome often experience varying degrees of intellectual disability and are at an increased risk for health issues, including congenital heart defects and immune system challenges. These health problems can lead to complications in both circulatory and immune functions. Other syndromes could also fit this description, but Down syndrome is one of the most recognized.


What disorder is it when people poison other people and hurt themselves?

Could be several like Münchausen syndrome and definitely someone who is a sociopath


Could someone with Asperger's Syndrome fall in love?

Yes.Two of my co-workers, both of whom had Asperger's Syndrome, fell in love with each other and were married. The movie Mozart and the Whale is a fictional story based on the true story of two people with Asperger's Syndrome who fell in love.There are books sharing personal accounts of spouses of people with Asperger's Syndrome. Some of the problems and situations described by Maxine C. Aston in The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome: A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship with a Partner Who Has Asperger Syndrome are common in romantic relationships with people with Asperger's Syndrome. Ashley Stanford in Asperger Syndrome and Long-Term Relationships writes about her experiences being married to a man with Asperger's Syndrome.There are also support groups for family and spouses of people with Asperger's Syndrome.


What are people doing about the problems the deers cause?

Your question could be answered if you gave specific problems.


What other conditions could an infant with syndactyly have?

Syndactyly is a characteristic of Apert syndrome, Poland syndrome, Jarcho-Levin syndrome, oral-facial-digital syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, and Edwards syndrome.