No. The best medical science can offer today is treatment that ttempts to correct the symptoms of XLH. The gene that carries the XLH mutation has already been identified. Scientific research is particularly intensive, at the moment, to try to understand how the affected gene works in the control of phosphorus levels in the blood. Gene therapy, in which the defective gene is fixed, holds longer-term promise. There are important advances in research going on right now, and The XLH Network Inc.

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No. Currently there is no cure for AMD. This is why research programs on AMD are so important. Although not curable, there are a few treatments available that slow the progression of the disease for persons with specific types of the disease. Click here for more information regarding current treatment options.

One you are diagnosed with Hirschsprung's Disease in my opinion and many other it is always with you. However with some medical Insurance Companies if you have had a surgery where the problem has been corrected (in this case usually severe, continuous constipation), you can report that as corrected if you have had a surgery for an ostomy or even a reversal of an ostomy.

There is currently no absolute cure for Endometriosis, but there are several methods of treatment, which may alleviate some of the pain and symptoms associated with it.

XLH is a genetic disorder. Approximately one third of subscribers to the mailing list for The XLH Network Inc. have XLH without any apparent family history, and are considered to be spontaneous cases. In the other two thirds of the subscribers, XLH is inherited from a parent known to have the syndrome. The condition is X-Linked and dominant. This means that the gene responsible for XLH is on the X chromosome and if a person has the mutated gene, they have XLH.

The treatments currently available can help in many but not in all cases. Often, a combination of a particularly active Vitamin D, together with phosphorus supplements, is prescribed in oral form in an attempt to achieve a better balance of phosphate, calcium and crucial hormones. This treatment may have limited effectiveness and also potential side effects, requiring periodic monitoring throughout the patient's life.

When XLH is present in your family, it is common indeed! Members of the XLH Network Inc. are often part of extended families in which several family members are affected. In terms of the general population, it is estimated that there is one person with XLH for every 20,000 who do not have this syndrome. It is a rare disorder. But when it is you who is affected, the incidence is 1 in 1. That's why the XLH Network Inc. is so important to its members.

XLH patients have low phosphorus in the blood (hypophosphatemia) which can be detected with a simple blood test typically performed in a clinical chemistry laboratory, though blood samples can be drawn in a doctor's office. This is the most convenient way to test for XLH when there is a known family history. Members of The XLH Network Inc.

The precise answer at this time is no. Vitiligo is probably caused by a variety of factors interacting in specific ways. Research has advanced the understanding of the physical and psychosocial aspects of Vitiligo, but the cause and cure for this disease are unknown. [top of page]

Though the cocktails produced and modern drugs are a vast improvement of what was offered in earlier years, there is not yet a cure. HIV is a virus, meaning it can not be cured at the present time.

Even though medical doctors and scientist consider this disease incurable, my personal experience proves that Graves’ Disease can be cured by treating the cause of this disease.

No. Early treatment can slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy, but is not likely to reverse any vision loss.

No, but treatment can slow or even stop the progression of the wet form, so the earlier you're diagnosed, the better.

The first 6 months after the disease developed, she had to take 0.3 mg/day to make herself comfortable. Now she only takes 0.15 mg/day, and she is fine (se has been on this dosage for a year and a half.)

A. Yes, this disease is fully curable if the treatment is taken on a regular and continuous basis for adequate duration.

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Treponema Pallidum. Syphilis can cause serious damage to your heart or brain if not treated promptly. Yes, Syphilis CAN be cured! Because Syphilis is caused by bacteria, antibiotics (e.g. penicillin) rid the body of the infection.

Mesothelioma is not curable. Some treatments may prolong life or ease pain, but no standard mesothelioma treatment regime exists at this time. This should not be a cause for despair, however, as researchers are constantly discovering new cancer drugs and procedures.

Piles (hemorrhoids) are not curable but can be easily controlled by bringing a few changes in your diet and lifestyle. If you have painful and bleeding piles (hemorrhoids) it is best to consult your doctor as you may require some medication also. In pregnant women, hemorrhoids (occurring just because of pregnancy) are often a temporary problem that usually disappears totally, after childbirth.