Heira Syndrome

Heira syndrome is a rare condition that I have only heard of a few times, and which predominantly affects young women. The cause of the syndrome has not yet been precisely identified, but it is known that the disease is associated with a decrease in the activity of the cartilage and joints that are located in a woman’s chest. The mobility of the chest decreases and the curvature of the spine becomes noticeable. The chest becomes flat, and the skin becomes tight and loses its elasticity. Women with this syndrome often experience pain in the chest, back and neck. Even at the initial stage of the disease, pain can intensify over time, making it harder and more painful to carry out physical activity.

The first symptom of this disease is a decrease in the volume of the mammary glands. In this case, the intensity of symptoms may vary: from a slight decrease in breast size to a significant size of the lesion. Due to the reduction in breast volume, the body shape appears more rounded, especially noticeable around the waist. In the very early stages of the disease, the breasts may look like they do on an X-ray because the skin here begins to stretch and lose its elasticity. Over time, small stretch marks and wrinkles may appear on the skin. All this leads to the fact that women with this syndrome limit themselves in their daily lives, focusing on the physical limitations of their own body. The worst is considered to be the development of the syndrome at an early stage, when patients begin to feel discomfort and tightness in the chest during physical contact, be it touching, hugging, or even the voice of a partner. It is worth understanding that the less time has passed since the initial stage of the syndrome, the more difficult it will be to cure it in the future.

Scientists do not yet know the exact cause of Hare's syndrome, but it is associated with disturbances in the development of tissue that is located in the structure of the chest. The syndrome occurs in both men and women. At first, the disease may develop unnoticed. As it progresses, the first symptoms appear. The disease may be accompanied by stiffness of movement, pain in the neck and back (sometimes girdle pain), changes in voice and delayed speech. The subsequent destruction of joints and muscles becomes more and more noticeable - pain zones appear in the chest. Subsequently, stiffness appears. This disease affects young women and men equally. Those who suffered from this syndrome in childhood or young adulthood experience impaired bone growth, an increased risk of poor posture, and later complications such as flat feet. Adult women may be diagnosed with osteoporosis (low bone density). The same processes develop in the bones of the sacrum and hip joint. Clinical manifestations of Hare's syndrome consist of decreased nutrition of breast tissue and its shrinkage. The main factor in progression is other diseases of the lungs and cardiovascular system. Conservative treatment includes corticosteroids and physical therapy. If the disease reaches 3