Question 1

my daugther diagnos of a rett syndrome case she is awake frm. 10am to 7pm, what medicine should i give her o sleep ar night.thanks?

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Homeopathy: I'd recommend: coffea cruda 9 c: 5 pellets at night, under the tongue, or diluted in few cc of water, it is sweet, safe, no side effect. You can find it online or in health vitamins store. Manufactured in the usa by boiron, fda approved, inexpensive and again safe. Good night!

Question 2

who makes rett syndrome diagnosis?

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Pediatrician: A good experienced pediatrician can make the diagnosis, especially if they have other patients with rett's.

Question 3

can someone explain rett syndrome?

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Disorder OF NERV SYS: Rett syndrome is a disorder of nervous system, it leads to developmental reversal, especially in areas of expression and hand use
it happens mostly in girls and is often mis diagnosed as autism etc.
There is normal development 6to18months
symptoms vary mild and severe
severe language/developmental problems, loss social intraction, loss of purposefull hand motions, ataxic gait, breathing problems, &more.

Question 4

what's transmission of rett syndrome?

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Rare genetic: Rett syndrome can be associated with a specific gene marker that can be transmitted to a child.  However, it is rare to find such an association since most girls with rett do not have children.  It is usually a sporatic disorder that occurs without reason.

Question 5

what are the tests for rett syndrome?

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Clinical: A girl who begins life seeming normal but develops autistic-like features can usually be diagnosed by a skilled clinician who can tell if it is rett's.  Several genes are known, and can be tested for purposes of counseling / peace of mind, but some remain undiscovered.  Good luck.

Question 6

what can i do to treat rett syndrome?

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Rett syndrome: Rett syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that leads to developmental reversals, especially in the areas of expressive language and hand use .Treatment may include: assistance with feeding and diapering, methods to treat constipation and gerd, physical therapy to help prevent the hands from contracting, weight bearing exercises for those with scoliosis. There is no specific treatment.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of rett syndrome?

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Many: The clinical features include small hands and feet and a deceleration of the rate of head growth (including microcephaly in some). Repetitive stereotyped hand movements, such as wringing and/or repeatedly putting hands into the mouth, are also noted.[3] people with rett syndrome are prone to gastrointestinal disorders and up to 80% have seizures.[4] they typically have no verbal skills.

Question 8

how can you tell a child has mild rett syndrome?

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Genetic testing: Rett´s syndrome is a genetic disorder almost always affecting girls.
Genetic testing as well as a very detailed exam can give you answers. Typically girls start off with normal development up until about 18 months, sometimes the first symptom is the arms and legs get floppy, and loss of hand movements that are purposeful. It afects the brain, cognition and breathing patterns amongst other things.

Question 9

what is the karyotype of someone with rett syndrome?

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Rhett: Found almost only in girls so XX karyotype.

Question 10

i want to know what's the karyotype of rett syndrome?

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Genetics: Rett syndrome is a severe neurodevelopmental disorder that arises from mutations in the x-linked mecp2 gene. It is almost exclusively seen in girls due to the predominant occurrence of the mutations on the paternal x-chromosome.
For more info, consult with a geneticist.

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