The 20 most unusual and rare diseases in the world

The human body is an extremely complex machine and when these "machines" are broken, it is also in very complex and strange ways that sometimes science cannot explain .

Exploding head syndrome

This is a syndrome that affects thousands of people around the world with the expression of a head exploding while preparing to fall asleep without any warning. The majority of patients with this syndrome are over the age of 50 but may also experience adolescence.

Necrotizing fasciitis (Necrotizing fasciitis)

Also known as flesh-eating disease, a rare disease caused by certain bacteria in which streptococcus group A. The disease is characterized by progressive cellulitis fast, can cause death within 24 hours and mortality rates of up to 70%.

Menkes disease (Menkes disease)

The disease is linked to genetic abnormalities and tends to be more common in men than women. Deficiency of copper in the body is the cause of symptoms such as blurred vision, muscle weakness, convulsions, etc. The main treatment is to supplement the amount of copper in combination with some other support measures.

Cotard delusion (Cotard delution)

This is a paranoia that people often feel like they're dead. There are many people with Cotard hallucinations and drug treatment or dialysis to remove 9-Carboxymethoxymethylguanine (CMMG).

Tree syndrome (Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis)

The cause of the disease is caused by a virus of the HPV family (Human Papillomavirus). Injuries are nodules, fragments of bark like bark growing on the face or limbs. Non-fatal disease however greatly affects aesthetics and hinders the daily activities of patients. There is no specific treatment in addition to removing "branches" when they grow too long and fast.

Fossil bone syndrome (Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva- the Stone Man Syndrome)

Gene mutations lead to fibrosis - progressive calcification of the body, which causes the body to stiffen and wriggle like a living statue. There is currently no effective treatment for this disease.

Polydactylism

People with multiple fingers have more than 10 fingers or toes, in which the extra finger usually has no bones, only the software (skin, muscle, association). On average, one in every 500 babies has this deformity. Simple treatment is surgery to remove the extra fingers.

Skin darkening caused by silver (argyria)

The disease is caused by prolonged exposure to chemical compounds that contain silver, causing the skin of the injured body to turn blue or grayish green. Laser irradiation treatment and disease can be fatal in some cases.

Proteus syndrome (Proteus syndrome)

Also known as Wiedemann syndrome, characterized by an overproduction of skin and bones, the development of abnormal hands and feet makes the hands and feet look irregular. Treatment measures are still being studied and applied.

Werewolf Syndrome (Werewolf Syndrome)

Due to genetic abnormalities, uncontrolled hair growth results in long, dense hair growing all over the body or in some parts of the body such as face, hands, back . This is a rare disease with About 50 cases are recorded worldwide.

Porphyria

Porphyria is a disease with genetic or acquired causes characterized by disorders of the production of porphyrins and heme chains of red blood cells. Abdominal pain, vomiting, and neurological disorders are common in this condition.

Alice in Wonderland syndrome (Alice in Wonderland syndrome)

Hallucinations, disorientation, loss of sense of self, seeing miraculous things . are the main symptoms of this syndrome. The disease is common in children, adolescents and can be cured without any special treatment. Some cases are related to the use of hallucinogenic and psychotropic drugs such as amphetamines. Alice syndrome in Wonderland
The fairyland Alice syndrome is common in children, teenagers, children with hallucinations, loss of sense of nature, and miraculous things.

Lion face syndrome (Lion face syndrome)

The uncontrolled development of the skull - the face makes the patient's face look like a lion's face. The most common type of disorder is vision loss (due to the optic nerve being pinched).

Progenia (pediatric condition)

Progeria disease, also known as aging disease or young, old before age. This is a rare disease, statistically, there are only about 80 cases in the world.

Hailey-Hailey Disease (Hailey-Hailey Disease)

The disease appears after puberty with blister-shaped skin lesions, allergic inflammation. There is no specific treatment drug.

Cronkhite-Canadian Syndrome (Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome)

It is a rare syndrome with manifestations such as loss of taste, intestinal polyps, alopecia, head and nail disorders. About 500 cases have been reported with this syndrome.

Alien Hand Syndrome (Alien Hand Syndrome)

Also known as "alien hand" . People with this syndrome have a feeling of not controlling their hands, their non-hands should have meaningless activities, not at will.

Lymphatic Filariasis (Lymphatic Filariasis)

Because worms only clog the lymphatic system, it leads to edema of the lower limbs, progressing as big as an elephant's leg, making it difficult for patients to travel. Treat with just worms or surgery when needed.

Parry-Romberg syndrome (Parry-Romberg syndrome)

As a syndrome of unknown causes, the main symptom is muscle, one side of the face of the shrinking patient, which causes the face to be concave on one side, imbalance and aesthetics. There is no effective treatment.

Lamprey disease (Lamprey disease)

Perhaps this is the most frightening kind of illness with bodily injury, especially in the eyes that look like yellow jackfruit spines or the mouth of an eel that is open with jagged teeth and deep throat . The cause and treatment of the disease are unknown.