Question 1

how do you diagnose neurocutaneous syndromes?

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Usually by looking: Usually a good history, including family history, and exam, including a thorough inspection of the skin, are usually sufficient, though sometimes imaging (e.g. Mri) or rarely blood labs are needed to help confirm the diagnosis.

Question 2

is there any homeopathic treatment for neurocutaneous melanosis?

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Homeopathy: Homeopathy is an older treatment method, where small amounts of a substance that produce a symptom, are used to treat the symptom in microscopic amounts.  Homeopathy is very popular in europe and is still in use all over the world.  Homeopathy is symptom based and they do not "treat" named diseases.

Question 3

what drugs can cause saratonin syndrome?

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Serotonin syndrome: Several, at high doses, alone or in combination. Some are antidepressants such as ssris/snris/tricyclics/mao inhibitors, opioids such as oxycodone, CNS stimulants such as cocaine/amphetamines, serotonin1agonists such as triptans, psychedelics such as lsd, herbs such as nutmeg & st. Johns wort, & others such as lithium, buspar, (buspirone) depakote, risperdal, zyprexa.

Question 4

what kind of medicine can you take for asperger's syndrome?

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Autistic Spectrum : Disorder is the diagnosis that now encompasses AS , often  ASD Level 1, which has the highest level of function &amp; the fewest needs for supports. No medications target core symptoms of ASD, but individual therapy, social skills group therapy, ADA accomodations at work &amp; aid in activities of daily living do. Medications help comorbid psychiatric conditions like anxiety, ADHD &amp; mood disorders.

Question 5

what kind of drugs are used to control a person with asbergers syndrome?

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Nothing specific: Asperger's is 're-classified' in dsv v, very controversial. Asperger's is part of a larger group of disorders labeled pervasive developmental disorders. However their are mild forms and severe forms thus we also call it spectrum disorder. Given the type of symptoms and severity, meaning how disruptive to their life & others, many kinds of meds tried. Research ongoing into cause and best treatment.

Question 6

do i need to take medicine if suspect precordial catch syndrome
it happens more than once a day currently ?

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Chest pain :  I would start going to my primary care doctor. A precordial syndrome is not associated with a concerning syndrome. It can be treated at times with manipulation of the ribs.

Question 7

drug abuse can cause pfieffers syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Not that I can find: Pfeiffer syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by premature fusion of certain skull bones (craniosynostosis), and abnormally broad and medially deviated thumbs and great toes. Most affected individuals also have an abnormal midface, with protruding eyes and conductive hearing loss.  See:http://children.Webmd.Com/pfeiffer-syndrome-type-i 
best wishes.

Question 8

are there any medicines that can cure asperger syndrome?

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No: Not at this time. There are various medications to address various symptoms or behaviors, but not cure the disease itself.

Question 9

what drugs are used to treat sick sinus syndrome and how do these drugs work?

Accepted Answer

Typically : There is no effective drug treatment for sick sinus syndrome and a pacemaker is often needed.

Question 10

i had steven johnson syndrome - sulphas - can i get this again with other drugs?

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SJS: Although it is possible, the risk of having sjs a second time with a second unrelated drug would be exceedingly rare.

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Do i need to take medicine if suspect precordial catch syndrome it happens more than once a day currently ?

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Are there any medicines that can cure asperger syndrome?

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