Question 1

what are the tests for von recklinghausen's disease?

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Clinical & genetic: The diagnosis is primarily clinical based on skin lesions.  There are two major genetic forms and diagnosis may be confirmed by genetic testing.  See the site below:
http://www.Ninds.Nih.Gov/disorders/neurofibromatosis/neurofibromatosis.Htm.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of von recklinghausen's disease?

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Tan/brown spots: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (von recklinghausen's) is diagnosed if the patient has two or more neurofibromas, six or more "cafe au lait" spots (>1.5 cm  in adults), many freckles in the armpits, affected relative . Other diagnostic criteria require doctor: optic gliomas (tumors behind the eye), 2 or more lisch nodules (found in iris of eye), and certain bone lesions. 2 or more of above needed.

Question 3

what is the treatment for von recklinghausen's disease?

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None specific: The diagnosis is primarily clinical based on skin lesions.  There are two major genetic forms and diagnosis may be confirmed by genetic testing.  Treatment is based on the symptoms and organ system affected. See the site below:
http://www.Ninds.Nih.Gov/disorders/neurofibromatosis/neurofibromatosis.Htm.

Question 4

please let me know if there is a cure for von recklinghausen's disease?

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No: that is the old-fashioned term for neurofibromatosis type 1.  This genetic disease varies considerably and how it affects a given individual. You may review  information online at http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Neurofibromatosis/Pages/Symptoms.aspx

Question 5

please let me know if there is a cure for von recklinghausen's disease neurofibromas?

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Neurofibromatosis: The quick answer is no but hopefully in the future the genetics people will be able to manipulate the gene that causes this disorder and stop the progression. At the moment we do not have that ability.

Question 6

how does von gierke disease cause hyperuricemia?

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Von Gierke: Please go online and type in von Gierke and hyperuricemia. You will find many readable articles to help you understand.

If you cannot access a computer at home or at work your local library will help you.

Question 7

what causes gaucher's disease?

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Inherited: Gaucher's disease GD is an inherited  / genetic metabolic disorder that causes an enzyme deficiency. This deficiency disables the process that allows for the breakdown of a class of compounds called glycolipids causing them to accumulate in abnormal concentration in various organs resulting in damage to these organs.

Question 8

what causes the disease crest?

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CREST Syndrome: Crest syndrome is a systemic inflammatory autoimmune connective tissue disease.

Question 9

what are basic causes of any disease?

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Too Vague: There are many, many types of diseases. Some caused by infection, some by body stresses, some emotional, and some by genetic defects. This question is too broad.

Question 10

scheuermann's disease, how is this caused?

Accepted Answer

Scheuermann's Diseas: The cause is not currently known, and the condition appears to be multifactorial.  Several genes (such as col1a2, which has been associated with Marfan syndrome) have been proposed and excluded.

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