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is bertolotti's syndrome a genetic problem?

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Bertolotti&#x27;s Syn-: drome is a congenital anomaly of the lower lumbar vertebrae &amp; a cause of back pain in children, teens &amp; adults. I could find no specific genetic mutation known to be the cause.

Question 2

is cauda equina syndrome a permanent disabillity?

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Possibly: Depending on your function of bowel, bladder and legs.  If it was caused by anatomical pressure on cauda equina, which then surgically fixed, you might still experience slow improvement.

Question 3

is sanflippo syndrome a genetic disorder?

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Sanfilippo Syndrome : Occurs by autosomal recessive inheritance. Both parents carry the faulty gene, giving each of their children a  25% chance of receiving it from both ; having the syndrome ; a 50% chance of receiving it from one ; being a carrier. In each of the 4 types of the syndrome, a specific enzyme that breaks down long chains of sugars is insufficient or absent. See   http://mpssociety.Org for more info.

Question 4

is munchausen syndrome curable?

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Yes, with difficulty: Munchaussen's syndrome is difficult to treat because, in most cases, the individual really does not want to get treatment.  Once he/she does want treatment it can be treated with depth insight-oriented psychotherapy.

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what is wernicke korsakoff syndrome?

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Brain damage: Wernicke's encephalopathy and korsakoff syndrome are different conditions that are both due to brain damage caused by a lack of vitamin b1 (thiamine). A lack of vitamin b1 is common in people with alcoholism. It is also common in persons whose bodies do not absorb food properly (malabsorption), such as sometimes occurs after obesity surgery.

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