The life expectancy in this syndrome has increased to greater than 25% since 1972. People who are accurately diagnosed, adapt proper lifestyles and receive appropriate medical and surgical management may live for a normal life span (into their 70s). However, there are no guarantees. Having Marfan syndrome does not mean patients might not acquire other...
Infants with BH4 deficiency appear normal at birth. Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) deficiency is a neurological condition characterized by abnormalities in the production and regeneration of tetrahydrobiopterin. Tetrahydrobiopterin, a naturally occurring chemical substance, which helps to enhance the functions of certain enzymes. Deficiency of BH4 leads to abnormally high levels of the amino acid, phenylalanine, and low...
The life expectancy is normal as long as breathing problems during infancy are managed well. A patient diagnosed with Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) may expect to have approximately the same lifetime as the general population with proper management and a healthy lifestyle. The life expectancy is normal as long as breathing problems during infancy are...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the disease of motor neurons. The earliest signs of ALS usually include muscle weakness or stiffness (spasticity). ALS typically affects all muscles under voluntary control, and the person ultimately loses their strength and ability to eat, speak, grasp things, move, and even breathe. They find it difficult to perform routine...
Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that affects a person with diabetes. The four stages of diabetic retinopathy include: Mild nonproliferative retinopathy (background retinopathy): In this stage, there are small areas of balloon-like swelling in the tiny blood vessels of the retina. These swellings, also known as microaneurysms, may cause the vessels to leak small amounts...
Iron deficiency is a common anemia Anemia is a medical condition in which the person has less red blood cells (RBCs) than what is considered normal for their age and gender. Routine blood investigations may report anemia as low hemoglobin or hematocrit. Depending on the reason for anemia, the causes may be categorized as: Nutritional...
Altitude sickness Descent is the best remedy for all the stages of altitude sickness. It means to go down to a lower altitude as swiftly and safely as possible. For mild headache, rest and over-the-counter pain killers may provide relief. Most of the symptoms will typically go away quickly at a lower altitude. Maintaining adequate...
Anemia Anemia if not treated for a long period can lead to serious complications. These include heart failure, severe weakness and poor immunity. Anemia is a medical condition in which the person does not have enough red blood cells or RBCs. The RBCs in the blood carry iron a specialized protein called hemoglobin. Hemoglobin helps...
Lowering altitude is the best remedy against altitude sickness Symptoms of altitude sickness that are not life threatening are called acute mountain sickness. If you remain at your current altitude or continue going higher, the symptoms will get worse and the sickness can be fatal. There are various remedies to alleviate the symptoms of altitude sickness such...
Altitude sickness Altitude sickness usually resolves by itself within six to 48 hours. The main treatment involves going down to a lower altitude (descent) as quickly and safely as possible. The symptoms of moderate altitude sickness generally improve within 24 hours on reaching an elevation that is at least 1,000 to 2,000 feet lower. All...