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Pxe in children
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ari Weitzneranswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
None: But it can cause cataract (blurred vision) and glaucoma (no symptoms).
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lloyd Williamsanswered
Ophthalmology 15 years experience
Pseudoexfoliation: Pseudoexfoliation is a condition where the eye makes an amyloid like protein that accumulates on the lens and other structures. It is nearly always in... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Azhar Salahuddinanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Usually not needed: Pxe, or pseudoexfoliation, is an unknown condition that shows up as deposits on the surface of your lens. Most of the time it does nothing and no trea... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Fisheranswered
Dermatology 34 years experience
PXE: Pseudoxanthoma elasticum, pxe, is an inherited disorder that causes select elastic tissue in the body to become mineralized, that is, calcium and othe... Read More
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Venkata Chilakapatianswered
Internal Medicine - Cardiology 25 years experience
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum: Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (pxe) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by elastorrhexia, or progressive calcification and fragmentation, of elastic f... Read More
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4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 52-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Here's a source: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1074713-overview
It's a relatively uncommon minor variant of human connective tissue. You may find more under ... Read More
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1.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rodney Pollaryanswered
Pediatrics 49 years experience
Chocolate : This is not scientific but neither is having babies! Try anything chocolate. Eat romantic foods. Avoid alcohol and stimulants. Relax. Enjoy be... Read More
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3.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Brownanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Yes: Although fertility decreases as you get older, the effect is not particularly noticeable until your 40's. If you have been trying without success the... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Yes: It is possible from the newborn period through life.
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Donald Alvesanswered
Emergency Medicine 26 years experience
Usually, no.: Only safe, "generic" answer is that you should decide this in conference with your gyn dr after an assessment. (and your partner, of course.) as women... Read More
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5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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