Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

what's the battle's sign?

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Mastoid ecchymosis: It is an indication of  injury to middle cranial fossa due to trauma and the blood may track along the course of the the posterior auricular artery casing  mastoid ecchymosis

Question 7

what are the signs of add?

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SEVERAL: Symptoms must have started in childhood with issues of focus and attention. Procrastination and completion. Difficulty keeping on task or following through, appearing not to listen, blurts out answers to questions or has difficulty taking turns. This can continue into adulthood.

Question 8

what is the trousseu sign?

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(Trousseau  Sign: There are two different trousseau signs. One may be seen in a patient with low calcium. (trousseau sign of latent tetany)  a blood pressure cuff on the arm is inflated (&gt; systolic blood pressure) x 3 minutes.  This can cause spasm in the forearm & hand (the silhouette looks a bit like a swan’s head and neck).

Question 9

what is the sign for  iicp?

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Do you mean?: Increased intracranial pressure.  If so, the classical clinical finding is within the eye, called papilledema, the effect of pressure in brain causing changes over the retina.

Question 10

whats signs of a mini stoke?

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Same as stroke: Any sign of stroke is am emergency.  The signs of stroke can be remembered by the acronym fast.  F-facial droop;  a- arm drift when extended directly forward; s - speech that is abnormal or slurred; t- time is of the essence so of you see the signs above call 911 immediately.  A mini-stroke (or tia) has the same symptoms but they resolve.  No one should stay home to figure this out, get help asap.

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