The following Conditions are related to Paralysis

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  • Albers-schonberg disease

    Osteopetrosis is characterized by overly dense bones throughout the body. Symptoms include fractures, low blood cell production, and loss of cranial nerve function causing blindness, deafness, and/or facial nerve paralysis. Affected individuals may experience frequent infections of teeth and the bone in the jaw. Osteopetrosis, Autosomal Recessive; Malignant Infantile Type The most severe type of osteopetrosis, malignant infantile type,  Read More

  • Dmc syndrome

    Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen (DMC) syndrome is a rare, progressive genetic disorder characterized by abnormal skeletal development, microcephaly and intellectual disability. The condition was first reported by Dyggve, Melchior and Clausen in 1962 in three of eight siblings where the father was the mother's paternal uncle. Because of physical appearance and the present of acid mucopolysaccharides in the urine, Dyggve believed that their affected pat  Read More

  • Erb-duchenne paralysis

    Brachial plexus palsy, also known as Erb's palsy, is a paralysis or weakness of the arm caused by an injury to one or more nerves that control and supply the muscles of the shoulder and upper extremities (upper brachial plexus). It is more commonly seen in newborns (neonates) and is often the result of a difficult delivery. When it occurs in adults, the cause typically is an injury that has caused stretching, tearing or other trauma to the bra  Read More

  • Kenny caffey syndrome

    There is no cure for Kenny Caffey Syndrome yet, but there are some promising treatments. 1. There is a new drug that can help control the symptoms of KCS. It's called M-22, and it works by blocking the action of serotonin receptors in the brain. This helps reduce the severity of some of the symptoms, including seizures and involuntary movement. 2. Another treatment option is deep brain stimulation (DB  Read More

  • Kenny disease

    Kenny disease is a rare genetic disorder that causes skeletal abnormalities, such as joint stiffness, joint contractures, and muscle weakness. It also causes breathing problems, which can be life-threatening. The symptoms of Kenny-Caffey syndrome vary from person to person. Some people develop symptoms by the time they are toddlers or preschoolers; others have few symptoms until adulthood. People with  Read More

  • Marble bones

    Osteopetrosis is characterized by overly dense bones throughout the body. Symptoms include fractures, low blood cell production, and loss of cranial nerve function causing blindness, deafness, and/or facial nerve paralysis. Affected individuals may experience frequent infections of teeth and the bone in the jaw. Osteopetrosis, Autosomal Recessive; Malignant Infantile Type The most severe type of osteopetrosis, malignant infantile type,  Read More