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20 strange and rare diseases in the world
The human body is a machine with an extremely complex structure, and when these “machines” fail, it also happens in extremely complicated and strange ways that sometimes science can’t explain…
The human body is a machine with an extremely complex structure, and when these “machines” fail, it also happens in extremely complicated and strange ways that sometimes science can’t explain…
Exploding head syndrome
This is a syndrome that affects thousands of people around the world with the main manifestation of the feeling that your head will explode while preparing to fall asleep with absolutely no warning signs. The majority of patients with this syndrome are over the age of 50, but it can also occur in adolescence.
Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
Hallucinations, disorientation, loss of sense of self, seeing magical things in flight… are the main symptoms of this syndrome. It is common in children and adolescents and can resolve on its own without special treatment. Some cases of illness are related to the use of hallucinogens and psychotropic drugs such as amphetamines. Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
Alice in Wonderland syndrome is common in children, teenagers, hallucinations, loss of sense of self, seeing flying miracles.
Necrotizing fasciitis
Also known as flesh-eating disease, is a rare disease caused by several types of bacteria including group A streptococcus. The disease is characterized by progressive cellulitis. rapidly, can cause death within 24 hours and the mortality rate is over 70%.
Menkes disease (Menkes disease)
The disease is related to genetic abnormalities and tends to be more common in men than in women. Lack of copper in the body is the cause of symptoms such as blurred vision, muscle weakness, convulsions,… The main treatment is to supplement copper in combination with some other supportive measures.
Cotard delution (Cotard delution)
This is a delusion in which the sufferer often feels like he is dead. There are quite a few people who have Cotard hallucinations and are treated with medication or dialysis to remove factor 9-Carboxymethoxymethylguanine (CMMG).
Tree man syndrome (Epidermodysplasia verruciformis)
The disease is caused by a virus of the human papillomavirus (HPV) family. Lesions are nodules, calloused bark-like fragments that grow on the face or extremities. The disease is not fatal, but greatly affects the aesthetics and interferes with the daily activities of the patient. There is currently no specific treatment other than cutting off the “twigs” when they grow too long and fast.
The Stone Man Syndrome (Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva)
Gene mutations lead to progressive fibrosis – calcification of the connective tissue of the whole body, making the body stiff and twisted like a living statue. There is currently no effective treatment for this disease.
Polydactylism
People with polydactyly have more than 10 fingers or toes, of which the extra finger usually has no bone, only soft tissue (skin, muscle, connective tissue). On average, one out of every 500 babies is born with this defect. Treatment is simply surgical removal of the excess fingers.
Silver tanning (argyria)
The disease is caused by long-term exposure to chemical compounds containing silver, which causes the body’s skin to turn blue or grayish in color. Laser treatment and the disease can be fatal in some cases.
Proteus syndrome (Proteus syndrome)
Also known as Wiedemann’s syndrome, it is characterized by abnormal bone and skin hyperplasia that results in abnormally shaped hands and feet. The treatment measures are still being researched and applied.
Werewolf Syndrome
Due to genetic abnormalities, uncontrolled hair growth leads to long, dense hair growth on the whole body or in some parts of the body such as the face, hands, back… This is a very rare disease with About 50 cases have been recorded worldwide.
Porphyria
Porphyria is a genetic or acquired disease characterized by disturbances in the production of porphyrins and the heme chain of red blood cells. Abdominal pain, vomiting, neuropsychiatric disorders are common in this disease.
Lion face syndrome
The uncontrolled growth of the craniofacial bone makes the patient’s face look like a lion’s face. The most common comorbid disorder is loss of vision (due to compression of the optic nerve by bone).
Progenia (geriatric condition)
Progeria is also known as the disease of aging or senility, premature aging. This is a rare disease, according to statistics, there are only about 80 cases in the world.
Hailey-Hailey Disease (Hailey-Hailey Disease)
The disease appears after puberty with blistering, inflammatory, allergic-like skin lesions. Currently, there is no specific treatment. The first syndrome
