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Scoliosis in Children and Teens

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What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine. Children and teens with scoliosis have an abnormal S-shaped or C-shaped curve of the spine. The curve can happen on either side of the spine and in different places in the spine. With treatment, observation, and follow-up with the doctor, most children and teens with scoliosis have normal, active lives.

Spinal Stenosis

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What is spinal stenosis? Spinal stenosis happens when the spaces in the spine narrow and create pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots. The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that comes out of the base of the brain and runs down the center of the spine. The nerve roots branch out from the cord. In spinal stenosis, the narrowing usually occurs over time.

Epidermolysis Bullosa

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What is epidermolysis bullosa? Epidermolysis bullosa is a group of rare diseases that cause fragile skin that leads to blisters and tearing. Tears, sores, and blisters in the skin happen when something rubs or bumps the skin. They can appear anywhere on the body. In severe cases, blisters may also develop inside the body. The symptoms of the disease usually begin at birth or during infancy and range from mild to severe.

Epidermólisis ampollosa

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¿Qué es la epidermólisis ampollosa? La epidermólisis ampollosa es un conjunto de enfermedades poco frecuentes que ocasionan fragilidad en la piel, por lo que esta se ampolla o se rasga. Esas rasgaduras, llagas y ampollas ocurren debido a una fricción o un golpe en la piel y pueden aparecer en cualquier parte del cuerpo. En casos graves, también pueden aparecer ampollas dentro del cuerpo. Generalmente, los síntomas de la enfermedad comienzan al nacer o durante la infancia y varían de leves a graves.

Marfan Syndrome

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What is Marfan syndrome? Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to make healthy connective tissue, which supports the bones, muscles, organs, and tissues in your body. The condition can affect different areas of the body, including: Bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. Organs, such as the heart and lungs. Skin.

Síndrome de Marfan

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¿Qué es el síndrome de Marfan? El síndrome de Marfan es un trastorno genético que afecta la capacidad del cuerpo para producir tejido conectivo sano. Este tejido es el que da sostén a los huesos, los músculos, los órganos y los demás tejidos del cuerpo. Este síndrome puede afectar diferentes áreas del cuerpo, como: huesos, ligamentos, tendones y cartílagos; órganos, como el corazón y los pulmones; la piel.

Psoriasis

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What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) disease in which the immune system works too much, causing patches of skin to become scaly and inflamed. Most often, psoriasis affects the: Scalp. Elbows. Knees. The symptoms of psoriasis can sometimes go through cycles, flaring for a few weeks or months followed by times when they subside (or go into remission). If you have psoriasis, you may have a higher risk of getting other serious conditions, including: Psoriatic arthritis. Heart attack or stroke. Mental health problems, such as low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression.

Psoriasis

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¿Qué es la psoriasis? La psoriasis es una enfermedad crónica (de larga duración) en la que el sistema inmunológico trabaja demasiado, provocando que ciertas áreas de la piel se vuelvan escamosas e inflamadas. Por lo general, la psoriasis afecta a: el cuero cabelludo, los codos, las rodillas. A veces, los síntomas de la psoriasis son cíclicos, con brotes que duran algunas semanas o varios meses, seguidos de momentos en los que hay mejoría (es decir, entran en remisión). Si tiene psoriasis, puede correr un mayor riesgo de tener otras afecciones graves, entre ellas: artritis psoriásica, ataques al corazón o accidentes