Medical Syndromes Involving Height Problems

Noonan syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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A person can be affected by Noonan syndrome in a wide variety of ways. These include unusual facial characteristics, short stature, heart defects, other physical problems and possible developmental delays. Noonan syndrome is caused by a genetic …

5 Health Problems Linked to Height - ABC News

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For every 5-centimeter (2-inch) increase in height above the average 5 feet 3, the risk of ovarian cancer rose 7 percent, according to the study published Tuesday in the journal …

Tall Stature: Disorders and Syndromes - Tall.Life - Donuts

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5 Health Problems Linked to Height - ABC News

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5 Health Problems Linked to Height. How tall you are might raise your risk for certain diseases. By KATIE ... A 2010 review of 52 studies involving more than 3 million men …

Height and heart disease - PubMed

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Height has a relationship with a number of medical conditions, including heart disease. Atrial fibrillation has been observed to be more common in taller individuals. Marfan …

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo …

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There are many different types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, but the most common signs and symptoms include: Overly flexible joints. Because the connective …

Endocrine Disorders: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and …

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Other endocrine disorders include: Adrenal insufficiency. The adrenal gland releases too little of the hormone cortisol and sometimes, aldosterone. Symptoms include fatigue, …

Types of Muscular Dystrophy and Neuromuscular Diseases

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There are 9 types of muscular dystrophy, with each type involving an eventual loss of strength, increasing disability, and possible deformity. The most well known of the muscular dystrophies is Duchenne muscular …

Childhood Growth and Height Issues - Children's …

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According to the March 2000 “Recommendations for Preventative Pediatric Health Care” by the American Academy of Pediatrics, a child’s height and weight should be measured at …

Acrophobia, or Fear of Heights: Symptoms, Causes, and …

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This can lead to a range of physical and psychological symptoms. Physical symptoms of acrophobia include: increased sweating, chest pain or tightness, and increased heartbeat at the sight or ...