Posted on August 1, 2007 in latest news
Progeria is one among the rare genetic disorders that effect children during the first two years of life. This disorder causes children to age rapidly and proves fatal for the child. The normal life expectancy of a child suffering from Progeria is 13 years. But some of the effected children may live lesser than 13 years and some might live longer till 30.
Though children with Progeria appear normal at birth, symptoms start appearing by the 6th month.
The symptoms include:
If you happen to find any of these symptoms in your child contact a pediatrician as quickly as possible.
Know more on the causes and medication for Progeria.
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