Question 1

what is xeroderma pigmentosum?

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Xeroderma pigmentosu: Xeroderma pigmentosum is a condition which makes people very sensitive to the sun (uv rays). It can cause severe sun burning & freckling of skin.  It is called xeroderma because it can dry the skin out and pigmentosum because there is added skin pigment.  It can affect the eyes and may be associated with a number of other symptoms.

Question 2

how could xeroderma pigmentosum be cured?

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No cure: As far as i know there is no cure for this disease.  The treatment primarily involves avoiding all uv exposure including sunlight.  It is a genetic disase and very rare.

Question 3

what is the relation between the nature and symptoms of xeroderma pigmentosum and ataxia telangiectasia ?

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Deficiency in some : part of cell  mechanisms that detect &amp; repair damage to  DNA molecules that encode their genome  occur in 5 inherited diseases: ataxia-telangiectasia (AT),  Fanconi anemia, Bloom syndrome,  Cockayne syndrome &amp; Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP).7 different  mutant repair genes cause XP; types A, C, D &amp; E are on Chromosome 9q.22. Mutations in ATM genes cause AT. Groups A,C,D &amp; E are on Chromosome 11q2.

Question 4

how do i know if i have xeroderma pigmentsum?

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Genetic Testing: There are several types of xp (xeroderma pigmentosa) all of which are related to genetic defects in the ability of cells to repair dna damage causes by uv (ultraviolet rays).  Xp dramatically increases your risk for skin cancer. You should start with seeing a dermatologist and go from there.  If there is suspicion you may have the disease, genetic testing will be required to confirm this.

Question 5

can balanitis turn into balanitis xeroderma obliterans. dont know if i have balanitis. had this for 8 months. did i wait to late circumcised at birth?

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Balanitis: Typically cases of  balanitis don't persist that long. I would suspect a chronic disorder like lichen sclerosus especially if there's associated significant itching.  I recommend an evaluation by a dermatologist or urologist for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 6

what are signs of exercise intolerance?

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Interesting question: In medicine i think of a "sign" as an objective observation by the examiner, vs "symptom" as a subjective self observation by the patient. There fore the sign of exercise intolerance would be the patient "failing" an exercise stress test with a critical result.

Question 7

what is the meaning of symptom and sign?

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Feel or see: A symptoms is something you feel or describe, for example my pain is dull and in the belly. A sign is something the physican or you see, like a black eye, or a deformed arm.

Question 8

what are signs that i can't have kids as a male?

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Sperm test: If you have tried to conceive and have not been successful after a year, it would be time to have a semen analysis to check the number and quality of your sperm.

Question 9

what are lateralizing signs? what do they indicate?

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Lateralizing signs: Findings that point to the side of a problem,. So if you are paralyzed on the left the problem is on the right side of your brain.

Question 10

what are some signs that you smoke too much weed often?

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Cannabis is addictiv: Many people think marijuana is safe, harmless, and some even think that it is not really a “drug.” Anything mood or mind altering can lead to addiction. Especially since some states have made recreational use legal, I think there is even more denial about pot than about alcohol. If you are concerned about your use, consult a therapist who specializes in addiction or go to marijuana-anonymous.org.

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