Question 1

interested to know if people with mental retardation know that they are retarded?

Accepted Answer

Some do some don't: Most older kids and adults will be aware of their learning and performance difficulties when they have milder forms of intellectual impairment. The more profound the impairment, the less likely they are aware of the ramifications.

Question 2

does it mean i have become mental retarded after i discovered that i have something similar to cutis gyrata verticis. i was diagnosed twice onced with autism and depression now schizophrenia unspecified. is there a way to test for mental retardation?

Accepted Answer

: It is unlikely that you havre recently become mentally retarded.  IQ tests are used to measure your intelligence quotient and a reputable psychologist can test you.  Talk all this over with your regular doctor.  Brett of luck to you!

Question 3

what is the difference between being mentally retarded and mentally handicapped?

Accepted Answer

One is slang: handicapped covers a whole spectrum of developmental disabilities where retarded is vulgar and no professional uses that term anymore

Question 4

how to treat with a little mental retardation left as after effects of bacterial meningitis? how can i help myself? any therapy? any medication?

Accepted Answer

Time will tell: Even after the best therapy, bacterial meningitis may leave some permanent or long term effects which may improve over time. The key is to have patience , and to optimize your health with a diet and exercise.  After all, your body has been affected by what one may consider to be a "typhoon" or "tornado". In such areas of the world, it will take time to rebuild- this goes the same for your brain.

Question 5

how does long term alcohol or drug use cause mental retardation?

Accepted Answer

Not quite the same: The term mental retardation is an old term that refers to brain problems present at birth or in early development.  Alcohol and drug use can and do cause a loss of cognitive function in adults.  Alcohol kills brain cells; some drugs deplete certain neurotransmitters.

Question 6

can past hard drug abuse damage the ova in a woman and cause mental retardation or birth defects?

Accepted Answer

No: The ova is already formed before any environmental influences. However, after conception, current drug use can affect the baby, but not previous activity.

Question 7

is it possible that past hard drug abuse damage the ova (egg cells) in a woman and cause mental retardation or birth defects?

Accepted Answer

I have been trying: To find information on this, but the information seems to be focusing on maternal use during pregnancy and not before.It is also heavily focused on alcohol and cigarettes, with results showing that the children of women who smoke or drink have decreased attention spans. I believe, however, that your hypothesis is indeed possible. Perhaps one of my colleagues has found some research on this.

Question 8

accidently gave my grandma 4 tablets f deriphylline  150 retard thinking it was her other medication. is it problematic. she is 86years old. im panicn?

Accepted Answer

derihylline 150 reta: Try calling poison control center in your area to get advice as to whether or not you should brng her to the er if she gets sick.

Question 9

wats voltren retard actually used for? i usually hav wrists or ankle pains so i ws prescribed thia but have neva tried it. wats d medication actually

Accepted Answer

Inflammatory : Voltaren (diclofenac sodium) is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is indicated for arthritis. It comes in pill for or in a topical gel formulation.

Question 10

how to retard cataract formation in elderly patients ?are there any glasses/medications for same ?

Accepted Answer

'blurred lines': Avoid direct sun light to the eyes, foods that predispose to adult onset diabetes, and prolonged systemic or topical steroid use. Otherwise, it's genetics that imipact the timeframe for cataract developement.

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Interested to know if people with mental retardation know that they are retarded?

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Does it mean i have become mental retarded after i discovered that i have something similar to cutis gyrata verticis. i was diagnosed twice onced with autism and depression now schizophrenia unspecified. is there a way to test for mental retardation?

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What is the difference between being mentally retarded and mentally handicapped?

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How to treat with a little mental retardation left as after effects of bacterial meningitis? how can i help myself? any therapy? any medication?

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How does long term alcohol or drug use cause mental retardation?

A member asked:

Can past hard drug abuse damage the ova in a woman and cause mental retardation or birth defects?

A member asked:

Is it possible that past hard drug abuse damage the ova (egg cells) in a woman and cause mental retardation or birth defects?

A member asked:

Accidently gave my grandma 4 tablets f deriphylline 150 retard thinking it was her other medication. is it problematic. she is 86years old. im panicn?

A member asked:

Wats voltren retard actually used for? i usually hav wrists or ankle pains so i ws prescribed thia but have neva tried it. wats d medication actually

A member asked:

How to retard cataract formation in elderly patients ?are there any glasses/medications for same ?

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