Some children with progeria suffer from symptoms of coronary artery disease and stroke, which often appear in old people. These diseases may be severe and fatal. If your child experience either of the following symptoms, seeking urgent medical care as soon as possible:
Chest pain Shortness of breath Palpitation Diaphoresis Headache Hemiplegia and muscle weakness of the face Numbness Reduction in sensory or vibratory sensation Loss of consciousness
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Progeria ?
Some children with progeria suffer from symptoms of coronary artery disease and stroke, which often appear in old people. These diseases may be severe and fatal. If your child experience either of the following symptoms, seeking urgent medical care as soon as possible:
Chest pain Shortness of breath Palpitation Diaphoresis Headache Hemiplegia and muscle weakness of the face Numbness Reduction in sensory or vibratory sensation Loss of consciousness