Question 1

what exactly is velocardiofacial syndrome?

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Genetic Disorder: A microdeletion of chromosome 22q11.2, usually a new mutation; 6-10% chance it came from a parent by autosomal dominant (50% chance) transmission. Most have intellectual disability, small head, motor & language delay; many also have autism & adhd. Unusual facial features.Risk of congenital anomalies of heart, palate, kidneys & immune system. Teens & adults may develop other psychiatric disorders.

Question 2

i have a fraternal twin brother with microdeletion 22q11.2 (velocardiofacial syndrome). what are the chances my children will have the same disorder?

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Minimal: These odd micro-deletion syndromes are thought to arise as new defects which could be dominantly passed. Unless you carry it, you won't pass it to your kids and they would have the same risk as the general population to acquire it (new). You might benefit from discussing any and all genetic risk issues from both sides of the family with a geneticist.

Question 3

what can cause klinefelter's syndrome?

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Extra chromosome: The egg is supposed to have only one of the chromosome pairs as they await fertilization. If the sex chromosome did not separate properly when the egg formed,it remains behind and the sex "pair" of the embryo becomes a sex triplet. The XXY joins the other 22 pairs of chromosomes to build the fetus. The extra is not enough to cause fetal loss, but the resulting baby has Klinefelter and its problems

Question 4

what drugs can cause saratonin syndrome?

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Serotonin syndrome: Several, at high doses, alone or in combination. Some are antidepressants such as ssris/snris/tricyclics/mao inhibitors, opioids such as oxycodone, CNS stimulants such as cocaine/amphetamines, serotonin1agonists such as triptans, psychedelics such as lsd, herbs such as nutmeg & st. Johns wort, & others such as lithium, buspar, (buspirone) depakote, risperdal, zyprexa.

Question 5

could zollinger-ellison syndrome cause death?

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It can and it does: Ze patients eventually bleed to death from their eroded stomach linings, if they have not died first as a result of malnutrition from their damaged gut or the direct effects of their tumor.  These folks also often have pituitary tumors and parathyroid disease, both life-threatening.  Thankfully, ze is generally manageable.  I admire your strength in asking -- be brave and beat this thing.

Question 6

does klinfelter's syndrome cause clinodactyly?

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Yes: Klinefelter XXY syndrome could have the cinodactyly.

Question 7

what causes diagnosed with asperger's syndrome?

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By a psych eval: By seeing a psychiatrist who, after a psychiatric evaluation will compare your symptoms (and his findings) with criteria  listed in the dsm 4 (criteria available online). If he considers that you meet the necessary criteria, voila.

Question 8

could reynaud's syndrome cause chronic problems?

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Maybe: Raynauds itself should not cause longterm problems, but associated diseases may. Avoid cold, emotional stress, and caffeine.  If symptoms are severe, vascular specialists may recommend medication.

Question 9

what are the main causes of
central pain syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Look online: There is no reason for a HealthTap doc to reinvent the wheel when there are numerous online sources with abundant information. Please try www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Central-Pain-Syndrome-Information-Page and/or www.theacpa.org/conditions-treatments/conditions-a-z/central-pain-syndrome/. A web search will turn up other sites with lots of information.

Question 10

why doesn't horner's syndrome cause short-sightedness?

Accepted Answer

Horner's syndrome: Does not change the shape of the eye globe.

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