Question 1

can fas (fetal alcohol syndrome) be inherited?

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Yes and no.: The predisposition for alcoholism is inherited, however fetal alcohol syndrome only occurs when the fetus is exposed to maternally ingested alcohol during pregnancy and as such is not inherited, rather is a teratogen exposure that is entirely preventable.

Question 2

what is fetal alcohol syndrome?

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Congenital problem: If the developing baby is exposed to excess alcohol then it can develop abnormalities in brain function as well as facial development.  People with fetal alcohol syndrome can also have emotional difficulties.  No one really knows how much alcohol is too much for the baby so we generally advise pregnant women to avoid alcohol.

Question 3

can fetal alcohol syndrome be fully treated?

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No: The features seen in fetal alcohol syndrome are due to permanent changes in the baby's brain, body, and appearance, caused by exposure to alcohol while he was developing inside his mother. The changes cannot be erased, but treatments are available to help the various behavioral, academic, and psychiatric symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome.

Question 4

how does one trigger fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

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 5

what are the tests for fetal alcohol syndrome?

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None specific: History of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, especially if mother is a known alcoholic. Maternal blood alcohol levels can be measured during pregnancy. Any alcohol level in baby after birth, which would indicate alcohol consumption by mother very close to onset or during labor. Some babies have a typical fetal alcohol face - see google. Later some psychological tests can be useful.

Question 6

what are the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome ?

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Many : Features vary and are not all always are present. Depend on sevirity and duration of exposure. You may see: decreased growth, decreased mental capabilities, irritability and hyperactivity. Many subtle physical features: small head size, short nose, smooth area under the nose, small and smoth upper lip, abnormal position in joints, sometimes heart problems with abnormalities of their structure.

Question 7

what sort of disorder is fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Fetal alcohol sdr.: It is associate with poor fetal growth and neurologycal problems. The main organ affected by alcohol is baby s  brain. May have poor memory, low iq, drug addictions and so on.Alcohol  definetely should be avoided in pregnancy.

Question 8

what is the incidence of fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Varies: There is fetal alcohol syn. Fas and fetal alc. Spectrum disorder fasd.  The later is more incompassing of risks to the fetus when mother drinks.  Rates vary by country and ethnicity. Fas incidence is listed in us, 0.5-2/1000 live births.  American indians, 9.8/1000 lb.  So. Africa, as high as 38/1000 lb.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Fetal alcohol syndrome has specific diagnostic criteria that include things like facial appearance, growth parameters, intellectual and learning data. Fetal alcohol effects are present in individuals without the full syndrome.

Question 10

could you explain what is fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Toxic effect: When ethanol is broken down in the body, byproducts including acetaldehyde can have a direct toxic effect on tissue formation.(face, heart, nerves) there is some suggestion that some are genetically more susceptible than others. The severity of  FAS  correlates directly with the  intensity of alcohol exposure so mothers that drink more have babies with more problems.

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