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Results 1 - 10 of 32 for Lifespan
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  1. Marfan syndrome 
    Heart-related complications may shorten the lifespan of people with this disease. However, many people live into their 60s and beyond. Good care and surgery may further extend lifespan.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000418.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Albinism 
    Albinism does not usually affect lifespan. However, HPS can shorten a person's lifespan due to lung disease or bleeding problems. People with albinism may be limited in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001479.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 
    ... may not have symptoms and will have normal lifespan. Others may get worse slowly or quickly. In ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000192.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Dubin-Johnson syndrome 
    ... positive. DJS generally does not shorten a person's lifespan.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000242.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Alcoholic liver disease 
    ... damage. However, continued excessive drinking can shorten your lifespan. Cirrhosis further worsens the condition and can lead ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000281.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Essential thrombocythemia 
    ... long periods without complications and have a normal lifespan. In a small number of people, complications from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000543.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Thalassemia 
    ... severe forms of thalassemia often do not shorten lifespan. You may want to seek genetic counseling if ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000587.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Becker muscular dystrophy 
    ... use walking aids such as canes or braces. Lifespan is most often shortened if there are heart ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000706.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy 
    Disability is often minor. Lifespan is most often not affected.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000707.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Dementia 
    ... time. Dementia often decreases quality of life and lifespan. Families will likely need to plan for their ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000739.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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