Question 1

what's it mean to have congenital abnormalities?

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Congenital...: ...Means present at birth, and an abnormality is anything that isn't right. Can be something as minor as a skin tag, or as devastating as the vary rare ectopia cordis (heart outside the chest).

Question 2

i'm concerned. what symptoms go with congenital abnormalities?

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Depends: This depends on the genes that are affected. Some genes  regulate heart formation, others regulate metabolism or liver function. There are many congenital abnormalities, so it depends what the chromosomal defect is.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: congenital abnormalities?

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Congenital: Abnormalites that are present at birth. Also known as birth defects.  For example- cleft palate is a congenital abnormalities. Another example congenital heart disease is the presence of a heart malformation at birth.

Question 4

my sister was diagnosed with congenital abnormalities. what does this mean?

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Present at birth: Congenital means present at birth. It is a broad term with no real statement of origin. If a kid has six fingers on each hand, it will be evident at birth, its origin a genetic trait. If a child has a cleft palate, many factors are involved. If several fingers or toes are lost, the origin is likely amnionic bands, an injury during pregnancy.

Question 5

i am a basket case. my son has congenital abnormalities. can you tell me something about it?

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Term is nonspecific: Ca is a general term describing issues as minor as extra toes or as major as a malformed heart that needs major surgery to survive. You need to discuss the issues found in your son and what can be done about it. Your dr or a geneticist can help you understand your son's specific needs and what can be done and how soon.Good luck.

Question 6

how common are babies born with congenital abnormalities?

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2-3% of liveborns.: 2-3% of all liveborns will have a minor or major anatomical defect. This risk increases with advancing parental age (mostly maternal), maternal obesity, pre-pregnancy diabetes mellitus and teratogen exposure prior to conception. Folic acid (4-5 mg daily) if taken during the months leading up to the conception decreases major brain/spine and heart anomalies significantly so it is highly recommended.

Question 7

is it genes or lifestyle or both that make it likely to get congenital abnormalities?

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Genes: Congenital anomolies usually stem from a genetic origin, whereas environmental or lifestyle can cause syndromes, such as fetal alchohol syndrome.

Question 8

are  congenital abnormalities genetic?

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Sometimes.: Although it's true that most congenital anomalies (duodenal atresia, ventricular septal defect) have some (currently known or unknown) genetic underpinning, some clearly do not (amniotic band deformation sequence, hydranencephaly, gastroschisis, porencephaly) and some are due to teratogenic exposures unrelated to genetic information (valproic acid, paroxetine, coumadin, (warfarin) enalapril, alcohol).

Question 9

does culture play a role in the acceptance of congenital abnormalities?

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Yes: In Japan, there is a terrible stigma to many birth defects, and even non-defects like being left-handed. Among ignorant people of any kind (and forgive me if saying "ignorant" offends the local multiculturalists), birth defects lead to superstitious fear and often ostracism -- or refusal to get needed corrections ("It's God's punishment.") Having a birth defects is hard enough without all this.

Question 10

please help us. our daughter has congenital abnormalities. what can we do to learn more about it?

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Learn all you can: I am sorry to hear about your familiy's new challenges, but with support and help you can meet them head-on and be a strong advocate for your child. Learn all you can about the condition and it's manifestations. There are often community and internet based support groups for such conditions. Find a great pediatrician who has a helpful attitude and can help you assemble the right team. Best to you.

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