Progeria
Emma Roche and Bre Yano
Brief Discription:
Extremely rare, progressive genetic disorder that causes children to age rapidly.
Type of disorder:
Progeria is a genetic disorder and is autosomal recessive.
Symptoms/Characteristics:
-Visible veins
-Hair loss, including eyelashes and eyebrows
-Stiff joints
-Hearing loss
-High pitched voice
Average age of onset:
18-24 months old
*Progeria is mostly seen in females*
Treatments:
-Physical and occupational therapy to help bone and hip problems
-Low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attacks and strokes
-Pull out primary teeth to prevent over crowding
How it affects a person's Life
-Die by 13 years old at average, but some die younger or live up to 20 years old
-Can only eat small meals at a time
-Have to wear sunscreen every two hours
What scientists and geneticists are doing now to help
-Studying genes and diseases
-Test drugs for treatment