Learn about the most common rare diseases in children.
THESE ARE THE MOST COMMON RARE DISEASES IN CHILDREN
These diseases are considered rare because they have a low incidence in the population, that is, they affect a very limited number of people.
A disease is considered rare when it only affects less than 5 people out of 10,000 inhabitants. Although not all affect children, there are some that do have an impact on children and we tell you what they are:
MOEBIUS SYNDROME
When the two cranial nerves are not fully developed. These nerves are responsible for blinking, lateral eye movement, and facial expressions, causing paralysis of the face. This causes drooling, speech difficulties, and pronunciation problems.
HEMOPHILIA
It is a difficulty for the blood to clot. Children who suffer from it have inherited it from their parents and there is no cure for it, although with care and constant attention they can lead a normal life.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS
It is a chronic and hereditary disease that affects the glands that produce external secretions and causes thickening of the mucus and obstruction of the ducts that transport it.
The lungs, digestive system, liver, pancreas, and reproductive system are the organs most injured by this increased viscosity.
ALBINISM
It is due to defects in the synthesis and distribution of melanin and is characterized by depigmentation of the skin, iris and retina.
PRADER WILLI SYNDROME
It is present from birth and affects many parts of the body. Children with it are obese and have little muscle tone. It also affects the mental capacity and the sex glands that do not produce hormones.
RETT SYNDROME
It mainly affects girls and manifests itself during the second year of life. Shows a delay in language acquisition and motor coordination.
HUTCHINSON-GILFORD PROGERIA SYNDROME
It is a rare genetic disease characterized by accelerated aging of children. At birth, they appear healthy but after a few months, the disease changes the appearance of the childlike that of an old man.
HYDROCEPHALUS
Cerebrospinal fluid collects in the skull and puts pressure on the tissues of the brain. This makes the head larger than normal.
GILLES DE LA TOURETTE SYNDROME
It is known as tic disease and children who suffer from it perform rapid and involuntary movements of the muscles and involuntary production of noises and words.
AASE SYNDROME
It is hereditary and is characterized by anemia caused by an alteration in the bone marrow and associated with joint and skeletal malformations.
Rare diseases, unfortunately, do not have a cure, they have certain treatments that help them cope.
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