Is there a rare disorder that only occurs in teens, and is virtually undetectable?

Question 1
Is there a rare disorder that only occurs in teens, and is virtually undetectable?...  My class is doing a project, and I need to do a paper on these specifications. It could be fatal if not treated, and must not show physical appearances on the face or neck. And by virtually undetectable, I mean you can only find it if you know exactly what you are looking for. MUST be atleast sort of rare.
NOT an std

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1)   parents are the leading cause of death in teens - Kevin

2)   AIDS - Garrett

3)   heart failure. happens rarely, but does occur. - David

4)   It doesnt just appear in teens but mitochondrial disease is virtually undetectable its pretty rare too. - I <3 being a frickin teen!!!!

5)   Love is one occurs only in teens and is virtually undetectable... and deadly also... - Sidra F

6)   Marfan syndrome. Connective tissues stretch in all parts of the body including the heart and if someone exercises too much and they don't know they have this they could rupture their aorta and die. Some people have thin faces and long arms and legs, but so do people without it so it is not as specific as say a rash or swelling of the face. - mouselegs

7)   Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a disease of the myocardium (the muscle of the heart) in which a portion of the myocardium is hypertrophied (thickened) without any obvious cause. It is perhaps most famous as a leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes. The occurrence of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a significant cause of sudden unexpected cardiac death in any age group and as a cause of disabling cardiac symptoms. - gangadharan nair


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Question 2
In an epilepsy attack, is it possible that a person's head be turned 180 degrees?...  I heard from a friend of mine that when he witnessed his friend's epilepsy attack, his friend's head turned 180 degrees round.. was he possessed or could that really happen in an epilepsy attack?

Also, just being curious.. is epilepsy hereditary?

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1)   What are you, an owl? - hoof hearted

2)   He was possessed. Contact your local priest, ASAP. There's a demon inside of him, run - I may involuntarilly discharge

3)   I suppose that could happen. The muscles are all contorted during an episode and the body can move in ways that normally would not move while you aren't having an epileptic seizure.
And yes, epilepsy is hereditary. - Shelby

4)   what worked for emily rose? - Kevin

5)   If a person turned their head 180 degrees, their head would be facing completely backwards, so the answer is no. The average human can rotate their neck 80 degrees--quite a big difference!

Is epilepsy hereditary? It can be. If one parent has idopathic epilepsy, there's a 4% chance their offspring will have it. If both parents do, the chance rises to 20%-30%. The risk of a person in the general population developing symptomatic epilepsy is 1%. If their parent(s) have it, the risk rises to 2%. - MagicRabbit

6)   it can.. if that person is no longer alive... and yes a lot of external efforts are required. - Sidra F

7)   This is not possible.If it taken turn then all thing broken in neck and then neck can never
stand on its weight.Spine or our nerves has some limit of movement and beyond that not possible.
Epilepsy Cannot happen as hereditary i think so.Yes during my practice in my alternative method i have seen that if we see the body in two parts by sitting on floor leg stretched we will find one side foot is bigger than other(From Toe we can see).If this difference is of one inches then diseases only according to nature but if this difference is more than two and half inches apx then it effect our mind and there are many chances of epilepsy attack .By balancing this difference i have cured two patients in attacks and they did recovered immediately.
But after this correction he was also on medicine for releasing tension on his/her mind. - Pardoman Jain


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Question 3
How do I get my doctor to perscribe me valium?...  I have bad anxiety attacks when I drive and I have no idea how to get rid of that. Someone told me to take valium but im not sure what to say to my doctor to get it

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1)   Go to him and display your anxiety for him. Talk quickly and keep looking around. He'll give you something good. - Ray M

2)   Talk to your doctor instead of assuming something someone told you is correct. Valium would not be the best choice if you suffer from anxiety related to driving. In fact, valium can impair your driving and cause you more problems in the long run.

Perhaps you should focus on WHY you experience this anxiety while driving and get to the bottom of that. - Just Me

3)   Valium is the last thing you want to take when you are driving since it is a sedative. Doctors don't prescribe much valium anymore since it is addictive. Try taking some deep breaths before you take off in the car, tell yourself you can do this. As a last resort pull over and breathe in and out of a paper bag a few minutes and calm down before you continue driving. If none of this works then take the bus. - Buster

4)   pay him more money. slip em a few under the table bills - Kevin


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Question 4
Is There A Cure For It?...  My Mum Has Foot Drop, And Nerve Damage, She Has Had This Roughly Now For About 5-6Years, We Know What Caused It But would Like To Know If There Is Any Treatment Or Operations She Could Have To Stop Her From Having This, and Will In Result To Her Being Disabled Later On In Life? Sensible Answers Please

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1)   Whoa, that's technical. Foot drop isn't a house hold term, unless you're talking about stomping your feet or walking... - Brian

2)   Whoa, that's technical. Foot drop isn't a house hold term, unless you're talking about stomping your feet or walking... - Agnes

3)   Since it's a neurological disorder, she should talk to a doctor if she wants it to be fixed. There are many things that could potentially fix it, but you want to talk to a doctor to find out what they are that way she doesn't get false information. - caitlin.CALAMITY

4)   You obviously already know foot drop is a neuromuscular disorder and the underlying cause has much to do with possible treatments. She should discuss these options with her physician. There are surgical procedures that can help, physical therapy, even braces and other devices that can be beneficial. It all depends on her particular diagnosis. - Just Me


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Question 5
What could be real source of swollen glands be?...  My 18 yr old daughter has had swollen glands on one side of her neck for about 3 months. Her Dr. has had her on 3 different rounds of antibiotics thinking it was some type of infection. Her Dr. referred her to a ENT MD. I don't know why since the problem is not inside her throat but on the outside of her neck. He basically told her that he didn't think it was anything to worry about. My daughter is still very worried and in the dark as to what is causing this. So am I. She says it hurts when she turns her neck a certain way and she also has headaches. What is so hard to deal with is the fact that my daughter is a bit of a hyperchondiac and there's always something wrong with her. In this case, I do think something is wrong which only makes her exacerbate the problem. If anyone has any possible answers or experience with this issue, I would be thankful.

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1)   Have they checked for lymphoma? - Jerme

2)   Outside of an infection. There are other serious problems that could cause swelling. I recommend a 2nd opinion. FYI: if your daughter has been on multiple rounds on antibiotics then you really need to make sure she is getting a dose of probiotics as well. Antibiotics can kill off the good bacteria and lead to further health problems like intestinal candida. - SAD

3)   tigergail - "swollen glands" on the side of the neck are over 99% of the time due to a nearby infection. Most of the infections are due to a virus. Most of the infections are in the throat. It was the right thing for her to see an ENT (Ear-Nose & Throat doctor). While a bacterial Strep throat should respond to treatment with antibiotics, several viruses do not. At age 18 years, your daughter could also have a virus infection called mononucleosis which commonly causes enlarged lymph nodes (glands) in the neck. Sometimes a test for mono may be negative but the patient will still have mono. Later repeat testing might be positive. This swelling can last from weeks to several months. In time, it will disappear. Your daughter may also show little energy and be quit tired for awhile. Patience is hard to find sometimes. If any further changes happen, return to the doctor. - norton g


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