TREATMENT
Until now, a cure for progeria hasn’t been found, but there are certain things that can help to increase the years of living and improve life conditions for the people with the disease, for example regular monitoring for heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease may help with managing your child's condition.
Certain therapies may ease or delay some of the signs and symptoms. They include:
· A daily dose of aspirin may help prevent stroke and heart attacks.
· Depending on the child's condition, the doctor may prescribe other medications, such as anticoagulants to help prevent blood clots or statins to lower cholesterol.
· The doctor may discuss the option of using growth hormone to help increase height and weight.
· Physical and occupational therapies may help with joint stiffness and hip problems to help the child to remain active.
· The child's permanent teeth may start coming in before the baby (primary) teeth fall out. Pulling out some primary teeth may prevent overcrowding and encourage proper positioning of the permanent teeth.
Certain therapies may ease or delay some of the signs and symptoms. They include:
· A daily dose of aspirin may help prevent stroke and heart attacks.
· Depending on the child's condition, the doctor may prescribe other medications, such as anticoagulants to help prevent blood clots or statins to lower cholesterol.
· The doctor may discuss the option of using growth hormone to help increase height and weight.
· Physical and occupational therapies may help with joint stiffness and hip problems to help the child to remain active.
· The child's permanent teeth may start coming in before the baby (primary) teeth fall out. Pulling out some primary teeth may prevent overcrowding and encourage proper positioning of the permanent teeth.