davdman,
To read Louisville Courier-Journal articles older than 30 days, you
need to request them on the site below. Click on “Click here for more
details” . You will find the directions for ordering the article,
which carries a small charge. I was unable to locate your article
using any other means.
http://www.courier-journal.com/cjconnect/search/index.html
Obesity occurs when energy input exceeds energy output. When we
consume more calories than we burn, we gain weight. Many studies have
shown that obese children don’t necessarily eat more than their
thinner counterparts, but they do lead a more sedentary lifestyle.
There are actually several non-thyroid causes of obesity in children.
Some hormonal causes are, hypercortisolism, hyperinsulemia, and
pseudohypoparathyroidism. Some genetic causes are Cohen’s Syndrome,
Turner’s Syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome (See below for a link) and
Weaver’s syndrome.
Perhaps Cushing's syndrome (Hypercortisolism) is the disease you have
in mind. “Cushing’s is another frequently suspected cause of
endogenous obesity. Although it is usually iatrogenic in nature, it
can also be secondary to adrenal tumors or primary pituitary
overproduction of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).”
http://www.aafp.org/afp/990215ap/861.html
http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_information/asp/healthy_living/children/c_obesity/#1
http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Prader%20Willi%20Syndrome
Perhaps this MAY be the rare disease you read about:
Froelich's Syndrome is a rare endocrine disorder that exhibits
obesity. Froelich’s also goes by the following synonyms:
Adiposogenital Dystrophy, Babinski-Froelich Syndrome, Dystrophia
Adiposogenitalis, Frolich's Syndrome, Hypothalamic
Infantilism-Obesity, and Launois-Cleret Syndrome.
http://yalenewhavenhealth.org/library/healthguide/IllnessConditions/topic.asp?hwid=nord102
http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Froelich's%20Syndrome
IF Froelich’s is the disease to which you referred to, you may order a
book for $28.95(USD) here:
http://www.icongrouponline.com/health/Obesity.html
Other diseases that are characterized by obesity:
This article discusses heart disease as a result of childhood obesity.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m0950/3_108/78536419/p1/article.jhtml?term=chilren+%2B+obesity
This PubMed article discusses depression as a cause of adolescent
obesity
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12205250&dopt=Abstract
This 1998 article discusses a very rare syndrome, Bardet-Biedl that is
characterized by obesity, although also associated with mental
retardation among other problems.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=10063326&dopt=Abstract
This article, from the Jackson Laboratory discusses a newly discovered
gene, ALMSI, which causes Alstron Disease, an extrmemly rare disease
that is linked to diabetes and obesity.
http://www.jax.org/pubinfo/media/releases/alstrom_040802.html
The above site also links to this site, about Alstron’s disease. Some
of the symptoms and manifestations of this disease include light
sensitivity which begins in infancy , congestive heart failure ,
overweight, hearing and curvature of the spine (scoliosis). Not all
Alström Syndrome patients will exhibit all the symptoms.
http://www.jax.org/alstrom/
This site has list of rare and orphan diseases . IF any of these spark
your memory, please notify me via an Answer Clarification, and I will
research it further.
http://ord.aspensys.com/diseases.asp
Endogenous androgens causing insulin resistance in young girls:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=9626116&dopt=Abstract
A case of acanthosis nigricans, a skin condition caused by obesity.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11428078&dopt=Abstract
Liver dysfunction is seen in 20% of children with obesity.
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic1699.htm
“Unfortunately less than 1 percent of obese children have a true
hormonal imbalance or other medical condition.”
http://www.weight-watch-wisely.com/childobesity.htm
Dercum’s Disease is a disease of obesity, but usually affects women
between 25-60 years of age.
http://emergingworlds.com/ch_conditions_detail.cfm?vPageid=157
Extra information on childhood obesity:
http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/CommonChild/obesity_one.asp
http://www.drgreene.com/21_179.html
davdman, I certainly hope that one of the above diseases/syndromes is
the one for which you are searching. If none of the above fit the
bill, or anything in my answer is unclear, please ask for a
clarification, using the Answer Clarification button. I’ll be happy to
do further research.
Regards,
crabcakes |
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