Premature aging: Early appearance of the signs of aging before old age. See detailed information below for a list of 19 causes of Premature aging, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Premature aging.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Premature aging, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Premature aging. Some of these are listed below :
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diagnostic tests for Premature aging
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Premature aging. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
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Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Premature aging) may include:
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Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Premature aging as a symptom include:
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causes of Premature aging
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Changes in the organism associated with senescence, occurring at an accelerated rate.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Changes in the organism associated with senescence, occurring at an accelerated rate.
- (Source - CRISP)
The list below shows some of the causes of Premature aging mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 19 causes of Premature aging
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Premature aging. Of the 19 causes of Premature aging that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Premature aging' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
The following list of conditions have 'Premature aging' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Progeria
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Symptoms related to Premature aging:
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