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Condition. Velásquez's condition is an extremely rare, previously undiagnosed, and non- terminal genetic disorder. [11] . Her condition bears similarities to many other conditions, especially progeria.
Born in Austin, Texas, Lizzie Velasquez was diagnosed with a rare condition, neonatal progeroid syndrome, which prevented her from gaining weight and affected her eyes, bones, and heart. Lizzie didn’t realize she was different in any way from anyone else since her parents never treated her any differently.
What is Lizzie Velásquez's rare medical condition? Lizzie Velásquez has a rare congenital disease called neonatal progeroid syndrome, which affects her appearance and metabolism. 4
8 lis 2013 · But now, scientists who have been studying Lizzie for more than ten years believe they are closing in on the gene that causes her condition, which may one day lead to treatments and a cure.
27 wrz 2015 · MARTIN: Now 26 years old, Lizzie Velasquez has a rare genetic disorder that prevents her from gaining weight and is horribly disfiguring. Because of this, Lizzie has endured almost...
9 sty 2014 · Velásquez has a rare condition that prevents her from gaining weight, even though she eats every 15 minutes. The Texas native has never weighed more than 64 pounds in her entire life, the International Business Times reported.
14 mar 2015 · Velasquez was already used to being bullied daily for the way she looks. Born with two rare conditions - Marfan and lipodystrophy - she is unable to gain weight, no matter how much she eats.
