2 persons in Kyrgyzstan have premature aging syndrome

AKIPRESS.COM - Two Kyrgyzstanis are diagnosed with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, according to the Karakol Birge community. Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome, is an extremely rare, progressive genetic disorder that causes children to age rapidly, starting in their first two years of life. Children with progeria generally appear normal at birth.
Islam is 20 years old and Ramazan is 11, the community said.
"They play musical instruments and sculpt various characters and figures from plasticine. Last year, they created a cartoon out of plasticine characters with the help of volunteers. We decided to help the boys unlock their talents so that they could start getting orders from customers," said the community.