It is important to note that having a risk factor does not mean that one will get the condition. A risk factor increases ones chances of getting a condition compared to an individual without the risk factors. Some risk factors are more important than others.
Also, not having a risk factor does not mean that an individual will not get the condition. It is always important to discuss the effect of risk factors with your healthcare provider.
Autosomal Recessive: Autosomal recessive conditions are traits or disorders that occur when two copies of an abnormal gene have been inherited on a non-sex chromosome. If both parents have an autosomal recessive condition, there is a 100% likelihood of passing on the mutated genes to their children. If, however, only one mutant copy of the gene is inherited, the individual will be a carrier of the condition, but will not be present with any symptoms. Children born to two carriers, have a 25% chance of being homozygous dominant (unaffected), a 50% chance of being heterozygous (carrier), and a 25% chance of being homozygous recessive (affected).
The signs and symptoms of Werner Syndrome begin to appear after age 10 (post-puberty). These are divided as major and minor features.
Major features:
Minor features:
If all of the main features described are present (along with any two minor signs), and if there is an affected sibling or a cousin; then, these are confirmatory indications of Werner Syndrome.
Otherwise, certain diagnostic tests are required to eliminate other conditions:
Many clinical conditions may have similar signs and symptoms. Your healthcare provider may perform additional tests to rule out other clinical conditions to arrive at a definitive diagnosis
Complications due to Werner Syndrome include:
Werner Syndrome is closely monitored and symptomatic management of the presentations undertaken. Regular screening of the patient is maintained, and a case-by-case approach made. WS is incurable and the aging process irreversible. Nevertheless, the following measures are helpful:
However, in order to prolong the quality of life, those with the syndrome must maintain a healthy life with a good diet, and be physically active.
Most individuals affected with Werner Syndrome do not live past their 50s; death usually occurs due to cardiovascular ailments or cancer.
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