Question 1

does fetal alcohol syndrome affect boy babies or girl babies more?

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Equal opportunity: The metabolic break down products of alcohol that produce fetal alcohol effects or syndrome appear not to care what sex baby is. The targets of cell growth in heart, brain, facial feature etc. All track more or less at the same pace in pregnancy for both genders.

Question 2

my baby is 3 weeks throwing up every time she eats . her dad was alcoholic could this be fetal alcohol syndrome i'm concerned  ?

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Not usually a sign: Fetal alcohol syndrome, FAS, can cause some problems in the head and neck but I am not aware of it causing problems like you describe
The baby is likely having normal reflux which is seen in almost all babies. This can be helped with smaller and more frequent feedings.
If the baby does not gain weight then your doctor may start a treatment but generally babies outgrow the vomiting/reflux

Question 3

what mutations cause fetal alcohol syndrome facial features in a baby or child, whose mother was a non-drinker?

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Fetal alcohol: The deleterious effects of ethanol on the developing human brain are poorly understood. Here it is reported that ethanol, acting by a dual mechanism [blockade ofn-methyl-d-aspartate (nmda) glutamate receptors and excessive activation of gabaa receptors], triggers widespread apoptotic neurodegeneration in the developing rat forebrain. Vulnerability coincides with the period synaptogenesis.

Question 4

i was born with fetal alcohol syndrome. does this affect me mentally?

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Yes: Fetal alcohol syndrome has been attributed to low birth weight, some dysmorphic features and even mental retardation.  Depending on the severity of alcohol exposure, the severity of the presentation can be variable.

Question 5

how does one trigger fetal alcohol syndrome?

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By steady drinking: There is no known safe amount of alcohol intake during pregnancy. Most experts believe that consistent drinking of one or more drinks per day, or periodic binge drinking can result in fetal alcohol syndrome. This can occur in any trimester, not only the first.

Question 6

can there be any disorders that resemble mild fetal alcohol syndrome?

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Many: The symptoms of mild fetal alcohol syndrome are quite varied. The history that the mother had significant alcohol intake during pregnancy points to fetal alcohol syndrome. These individuals could also have mild intellectual disabilities, fragile x syndrome, or other congenital disorder. The child should be evaluated by his primary physician and may need referral to a genetic specialist. Best of lu.

Question 7

can fetal alcohol syndrome cause short noses?

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FAS: Facial features include narrow small eyes with large epicanthal folds, small head, small upper jaw, smooth groove in upper lip, thin upper lip, & short nose.

Question 8

what are some of the signs and symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome?

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Fetal Alcohol Spec-: trum Disorders are on http://www.fasdcenter.samhsa.gov/Index.aspx. FAS 1 criteria are characteristic facial features, prenatal &amp; or post-natal growth failure &amp; evidence of brain damage - intellectual disability, learning disorder, executive functions deficits, &amp; or inability to understand cause &amp; effect, with history of prenatal exposure to alcohol any time from 3 weeks post-conception to term.

Question 9

so really want to know signs and symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome?

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Learning disability: Trouble socializing and recognizing social cues given off by peers, trouble with reading, small brain size, hyperactivity, dislike of loud noises.

Question 10

does fetal alcohol syndrome cause adhd?

Accepted Answer

Not necesarily: The effect of fetal alcohol exposure during pregnancy is thought to be a significant cause of adhd but not the only cause.There are genetic contributions in some cases and it is hard to isolate the alcohol effect from other potential factors.

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