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Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (/ ˌ f aɪ b r oʊ d ɪ ˈ s p l eɪ ʒ (i) ə ɒ ˈ s ɪ f ɪ k æ n z p r ə ˈ ɡ r ɛ s ɪ v ə /; [1] abbr. FOP), also called Münchmeyer disease or formerly myositis ossificans progressiva, is an extremely rare connective tissue disease in which fibrous connective tissue such as muscle, tendons, and ligaments turn into bone tissue (ossification).
The following is a list of genetic disorders and if known, type of mutation and for the chromosome involved. Although the parlance "disease-causing gene" is common, it is the occurrence of an abnormality in the parents that causes the impairment to develop within the child. There are over 6,000 known genetic disorders in humans.
Proximal diabetic neuropathy, also known as diabetic amyotrophy, is a complication of diabetes mellitus that affects the nerves that supply the thighs, hips, buttocks and/or lower legs. Proximal diabetic neuropathy is a type of diabetic neuropathy characterized by muscle wasting, weakness, pain, or changes in sensation/numbness of the leg.
Endocrinologists share uncommon symptoms of diabetes that may indicate type 1, type 2, or prediabetes. Some signs include infections and dry skin.
Tricho-rhino-phalangeal syndrome Type 1, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type 3, multiple exostoses, Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease [3] Langer–Giedion syndrome ( LGS ) is a very uncommon autosomal dominant genetic disorder caused by a deletion of a small section of material on chromosome 8 .
Type 2 diabetes. Heart disease. Stroke. ... Prediabetes doesn’t come with many symptoms, so most people with the conadition — about 90 percent — don’t know they have it.
As the disease progresses, patients sometimes become unable to walk or bend. [8] Chronic pain is common and worsens over time, but sometimes acute pain occurs as well. [ 9 ] Stress, cold weather, and infections lead to an increase in symptoms, and sleep decreases them.
Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia (POH) is a rare genetic condition in which the body makes extra bone in locations where bone should not form. Extra bone develops inside skin, subcutaneous tissue (fat tissue beneath the skin), muscles, tendons, and ligaments.