S2 E1 • Archie - The Six Stone Baby

Archie is just two years old and weighs almost six stone, or 84 pounds. He has a rare genetic disease called MOMO syndrome, which belongs to the family of overgrowth syndromes. This disease has only been diagnosed in four cases in the world. The name is an acronym of the four primary aspects of the disorder: Macrosomia (excessive birth weight), Obesity, Macrocephaly (excessive head size) and Ocular abnormalities.

Première diffusion : 11 octobre 2004

S2 E2 • The Woman with Seven Personalities

Helen has a multiple personality disorder, probably caused by childhood abuse. Helen's lifelong friend, Dr. Ruth Selwyn, investigates the different personalities, ranging from childish to suicidal.

Première diffusion : 18 octobre 2004

S2 E3 • The Man Who Swears He's Normal

This is the story of three young men who suffer from Tourette's Syndrome. Some of the symptoms of this disorder are involuntary muscle twitching, tics, and even loud verbal outbursts.

Première diffusion : 25 octobre 2004

S2 E4 • The Boy with a Tumour for a Face

Novemthree, five years old, was born on November 3, in Indonesia. When he was three, tumors started growing in his face. They became so large, his face was distorted and he could hardly breathe or eat. A radical surgery was his only hope.

Première diffusion : 11 novembre 2004

S2 E5 • Bodies Out of Control

In this episode of Extraordinary People, a group of people suffer from a rare condition called Dystonia. Dystonia is a neurological muscle disorder that causes uncontrollable, painful spasms anywhere in the body. Although not very well known, it is estimated that there are more than 500,000 people in North America alone that have the disease. This is more than Muscular Dystrophy, Huntington's Disease, and Lou Gehrig's disease combined.

Première diffusion : 8 novembre 2004