Question 1

how are scientists looking into preventing trisomy 18 from occurring?

Accepted Answer

Research studies : Many Childrens Hospitals in the US and abroad are researching this.  We do have evidence that folate (folic acid) deficiency is involved in the development of many birth defects, including trisomy 18.  If you had a baby with trisomy 18 please seek counsel of a geneticist to discuss preventive measures and your recurrence risk.

Question 2

what is edwards syndrome (trisomy 18) like?

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Extra chromosome: In trisomy 18 the patient has an extra chromosome 18.  This genetic disorder frequently causes heart and kidney defects. They may have a small head and jaw and usually have severe developmental delay. Here is a link http://www.Trisomy18.Org/site/pageserver?Pagename=whatist18_whatis.

Question 3

how do you treat edwards syndrome (trisomy 18)?

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Keep them comfortabl: These patients are supported with  comfort measures as much as possible. Fluids, nutrition, oxygen, etc.As a universally fatal disorder, management focuses on comfort rather than things that would prolong the act of dying.

Question 4

what is edwards syndrome (trisomy 18)? what causes it?

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Extra chromosome: In trisomy 18 the patient has an extra chromosome 18.  This genetic disorder frequently causes heart and kidney defects. They may have a small head and jaw and usually have severe developmental delay. Here is a link http://www.Trisomy18.Org/site/pageserver?Pagename=whatist18_whatis.

Question 5

where can i find more information on trisomy 18 or edwards syndrome?

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Trisomy18.org: There is a foundation set up for this syndrome - go to http://www.Trisomy18.Org.

Question 6

is it possible for someone with edwards syndrome (trisomy 18) have children in the future if they live long enough?

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Maybe: This is complicated. First, in most cases, there is an extra chromosome in all cells so the sperm and eggs will be genetically defective anyways & so can't create an embryo. Rarely, one can have mosaicism in which some cells have trisomy 18 - theoretically, the sex cells could have the normal 23 pairs. However, there's also anatomic problems like undescended testes in males. So the odds are low.

Question 7

trismoy21  1: 1067 trisomy 18 1: 2674 trisomy 13  1: 8368  does it mean my child has down sydrome?

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Unclear: The information you list provides no specific information on which to base an answer. How was the data obtained and why? Does it relate to some specific test, a pregnancy, a genetic counseling session ? Questions should provide basic information on the problem and ask a clear question. The public site is not a chat room and none of your prior submissions are linked. Try again if you wish.

Question 8

can premenstrual syndrome  be prevented?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: There is no agreed upon cause of pms.  There may be multiple causes and at least some role of serotonin is likely.  But prevention of a disease with no known cause(s) is just not possible right now.

Question 9

can munchausen proxy syndrome be prevented?

Accepted Answer

NOT REALLY: Munchausen proxy syndrome is where a parental figure fakes the child's illness. It is not preventable as it is the parent's mental illness that causes them to do this. Once it is picked up the parent can be sent for psych eval and treatment.

Question 10

is there anything you can do to prevent angelman syndrome?

Accepted Answer

No.: Most cases are sporadic, though some are familial. There is no association with either increased maternal or paternal age. The prevalence is estimated at 1 in 12, 000.

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