can ehlers danlos be fatal?
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Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a rare, life-threatening, autosomal dominant variant of EDS, resulting from mutations in COL3A1 gene. Affected individuals are prone to serious and potentially fatal complications, especially vascular, intestinal, and uterine ruptures.
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There is currently no direct evidence linking Trifexis to any dog's death — just pet owner suspicion. Elanco and the FDA are currently looking into any possible connection between Trifexis and the reported deaths.
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Affected individuals tend to bruise easily, and some types of the condition also cause abnormal scarring. People with the classical form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome experience wounds that split open with little bleeding and leave scars that widen over time to create characteristic "cigarette paper" scars.
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If used during activities such as driving, or mixed with other meds or alcohol, [they] could lead to death. They may also worsen sleep apnea, which in turn could exacerbate other underlying comorbidities. Cause of death was not given in the study, so one can only surmise.
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Although monitor lizards do secrete venom, it is not fatal to humans. The main cause for concern would be bacterial infection from the bite.
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Spinal arthritis is not fatal but causes a lot of discomfort and pain to your dog. It also leads to various other problems related to health in your dog and make him lethargic.
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The complication is most commonly seen in the elderly or immobile – particularly those on heavy opioid drugs. If severe, it can led to surgery and, untreated, will kill eventually kill you.
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Patients with rhabdomyolysis-induced renal failure have a mortality of approximately 20%. Mortality is higher in patients with multiorgan dysfunction syndrome. Victims of natural disasters are reported to have a 20% incidence of crush injury. 40% of extrication survivors are reported to have crush injuries.
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Life-threatening complications can develop in people with COPD. It can be fatal if not treated. People with COPD and other chronic lung conditions have an increased risk of developing pneumonia. This is because infections are more common when the lungs are already weakened.
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Vascular EDS (vEDS) is a rare type of EDS and is often considered to be the most serious. It affects the blood vessels and internal organs, which can cause them to split open and lead to life-threatening bleeding. People with vEDS may have: skin that bruises very easily.
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The syndrome is relatively rare but is thought to account for about 6% of cases of all deaths in under 40 year old people with type 1 diabetes. By comparison, diabetic ketoacidosis is a significantly more common cause of death, accounting for around 2% to 3% of all deaths in diabetic patients.
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Surgery on an aneurysm can lead to serious complications, especially lung complications and damage to the heart. It may even lead to death, for example due to circulatory collapse. The risk of complications is determined by various factors. One of these is the patient's general health.
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This is not a “disease” in the traditional sense of the world. This is not a life and death situation, and you cannot die from degenerative disc disease. This can, however, be a quality of life issue. While degenerative discs are not always associated with pain, they can be.
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Applying for Social Security Disability with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Like many rare genetic conditions, there is no Blue Book listing for Ehlers-Danlos. However, you may still qualify for benefits if you can match a listing associated with your particular symptoms or impairments.
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Yes, but it's unlikely. As soon as they reach critical health, they deaggro from every enemy. So the only way for them to die is if you kill them or if something that was meant for someone else hits them. Or a really slow arrow or spell.
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Mixed connective tissue disease can lead to serious complications, some of which can be fatal. Complications include: High blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). This condition is a major cause of death in people with mixed connective tissue disease.