The 10 strangest diseases

We all fear being sick. It is not without reason that health is that there is most precious, and it is the first wish that we wish our loved ones. We flee the flu in winter, we hate gastroenteritis so unpleasant, and we protect ourselves when carnal intercourse to avoid sexually transmitted diseases. As we age, we pass all the examinations necessary to detect cancers. But there are also more rare diseases, sometimes unexplained, and that really exist. 
1. progeria or premature agingThe origin of the term comes from ancient Greek progeria, geron, which means old man. This rare disease affects children from birth, and it is due to the mutation of a gene not present in the parents. Children with the disease experiencing accelerated aging characterized by the loss of their hair, lack of hair, fragility of the skin and cardiovascular problems. The life expectancy of these children is now more or less 12 years. For a long time the disease was a mystery to the medical world. It was not until 2003 that a team of French doctors, led by Nicolas Levy, discovered in the beginning, and in 2008, these same researchers developed a protocol to improve the living conditions of patients and their longevity.2. pica or the urge to eat the inediblePica is part of eating disorders as well as bulimia. This disease particularly affects children and women. It is characterized by the ingestion of non-food items, including chalk, mud, metal and rock. This feeding behavior is often linked to autism, and there is no treatment. Psychotherapy is then recommended. In pregnant women, these strange cravings are due to iron deficiency. In general, the disease disappears naturally.3. potomania or urge to drink to excessThis mania is characterized by an uncontrollable urge to drink water abusively (10 liters or more per day). The disease is often psychiatric and carries the patient to fill emotional needs. One could say here "drink emotions". The potomania also appears in people with diabetes or kidney problems. Now the body is not made to absorb as much liquid. This behavior can have serious health consequences and may even lead to death.4. The alien hand syndromeThe alien hand syndrome is a very troubling neurological disease. The person who has it has the impression that his hand has its own control and is not an integral part of his body. For example, this capricious hand may attempt to slap or dig in your purse without you wanted it. This disorder can appear when injury or brain tumor; it is akin to a form of epilepsy, and can be treated as such.5. jargonaphasie or disorder of speechA person with this psychiatric illness speak great words, phrases, sentences or inappropriate unintelligible. Generally, the patient does not realize that mixes words, he invents, or it reverse syllables, which makes speech quite incomprehensible.6. fibrodysplasia ossificans or illness of artificial stoneHere is a hereditary disease whose manifestations arrive early age (between two and five years). Gradually the muscles turn into bone plates, preventing the joints to function normally. The person can then be completely unable to move. Unfortunately, it is impossible to treat fibrodysplasia because the interventions are only stimulate his progress. However, research conducted in 2006 have identified the gene mutation of this disease.7. osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone diseaseThis disease is characterized by a significant bone fragility and low bone mass. Fractures are very common, even at mild incidents. The living conditions of people are particularly painful. This condition is caused by an abnormality of collagen, a protein essential for the maintenance of body tissues. Osteogenesis imperfecta differs from one patient to another, making it difficult medication. All cases must be treated separately. Also, surgery (metal pin) are inevitable and pain medication is needed to relieve pain.8. Reye syndromeThis disease is very serious, because it affects important vital organs, the liver and brain. An accumulation of fat is the cause of this very rare disease that cause liver failure. But this syndrome is wreaking havoc in the brain by causing significant inflammation. Victims are usually young age (three to twelve years). The causes are not really known, but the disease might be associated with medications containing salicylates (aspirin) at a flu, for example.9. hypertrichosis or werewolf syndromeHypertrichosis is defined as the excessive growth of hair on parts or the whole body. The condition of the hair system can reach as many women as men. This may be due to a hormonal disorder, hereditary factors, or taking certain medications. Research has shown that Mediterranean populations were most affected by this syndrome.10. The exploding head syndromeThis disease is also psychiatric. We might think it is accompanied by severe pain, yet this is not the case. This is the time of falling asleep that the person hears loud noises resembling explosions or loud sounds. It is not known the causes of this rather terrifying syndrome, but it is more common in people stressed and anxious.