Question 1

what causes morquio syndrome?

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AR, MPS IV: Both parents are carriers of the defective mutation, an autosomal recessive gene.  Each child of carriers will have 1 chance in 4 of inheriting the disorder (that is where 25% comes from). All humans are carriers of at least 6 pathogenic variants (have the capacity to cause disease if present in a double dose--no normal gene present).   see http://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/morquio-syndrome

Question 2

why do people with morquio syndrome look the way they do?

Accepted Answer

Autosomal recessve: genetic disorder;  both parents are carriers of a rare mutation, causing the syndrome in about 1:200,000 children.  The two forms prevent cellular "housecleaning" of long sugar molecules normally broken down in  our cells, resulting in damage to various organs, particularly bone, stunting growth and deforming facies.  Intelligence is normal. see http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001

Question 3

need expert help here. what are the causes of morquio syndrome?

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Autosomal recessve: genetic disorder;  both parents are carriers of a rare mutation, causing the syndrome in about 1:200,000 children.  The two forms prevent cellular "housecleaning" of long sugar molecules normally broken down in  our cells, resulting in damage to various organs, particularly bone, stunting growth and deforming facies.  Intelligence is normal. see http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/0012

Question 4

could morguio syndrome be cured?

Accepted Answer

Morquio: No. There are a variety of treatment options for this important genetic disease.

Question 5

any cures for correcting flathead syndrome?

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Yes, in infants.: Flat back of the head is called plagiocephaly.  The most common cause by far is babies laying on their backs.  "back to sleep" is the right thing to do as this clearly prevents sudden infant death syndrome.  Usually the flat head will self resolve with less time spent on the back, or helmeting can be considered if the problem is severe.

Question 6

how to cure wallet syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Move wallet: Sitting on a wallet in your back pocket can result in buttock  and low back pain and sometimes even pain radiating down the leg. Move the wallet into one of your front pockets and you should help alleviate the problem.

Question 7

regional pain syndrome--cures?

Accepted Answer

Regional pain syndro: Expecting a cure is unrealistic. Reduction of pain and symptoms can be possible.

Question 8

can dressler syndrome be cured?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Usually only temporary inflammation after a heart attack.

Question 9

what is cure for still syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Adult Still's Dz: Even though there isn’t a cure for adult still’s disease  it can be treated  with nsaid’s, Methotrexate & glucocorticoids depending on symptoms. What used to be called still’s disease is now called juvenile idiopathic arthritis or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 10

how can crest syndrome be cured?

Accepted Answer

Can't: Crest syndrome is an auto-immune disorder that includes calcinosis, raynaud's disease, scleroderma, telangectasia and esophageal dysphagia. It has no cure.

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