Signs and Symptoms

Children who are born seem "normal" until around the age of 1 years old. Many things start to change and drastically. Some symptoms of a child having Progeria may be stiffness in joints, hip dislocations, and severe cardiovascular disease (like in the elderly). The growth rate slows down drastically as well, including weight and height. Some appearance symptoms include; skin changes (more wrinkled), loss of hair, a larger head compared to the abnormal growth body, a narrow face and beak nose, and prominent scalp veins may be present on the head.