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 are the effects of risperdial medication on a down's syndrome child?

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Not really known: It's not really known, it's a risk benefit analysis in every case.

Question 4

which medications can cause brugada syndrome?

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Go here..: Brugadadrugs.org. 

The list of drugs that may or may not exacerbate is extensive. There are tables on this website divided in categories from likely to cause symptoms to "controversial".

Question 5

what medication would help with "sensory overload" asperger's syndrome?

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Sensory overload: People with asperger's syndrome are often very sensitive to pharmaceutical medications.  But, some use low doses of antipsychotics such as Risperdal or seroquel (quetiapine) to help with sensory overload.  For more clear anxiety-related complaints, low-dose ssri's might be tried.  Some patients may not tolerate any of these -- and classical homeopathy with a well-trained homeopath could then be an option.

Question 6

my friend has a mild form of marphan syndrome. she takes her medication. what's her life expectancy?

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Marfan syndrome: With excellent care, can be normal. Cardiac and vascular care by specialists is essential.

Question 7

best medication for raynaud's syndrome?

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Raynaud's: The best treatment of raynauds is avoidance for the precipitating factors and keeping the hands/feet warm.  I fthis is insuficent then the calcium channel blcokers amlodipine or nifedipine are the perferred treatment agents

Question 8

how to cure post traumatic syndrome without medication?

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PTSD treatment: One way is time, although in the meantime the person is likely to suffer and be miserable. A perhaps better way to treat it without medication is to undergo psychotherapy. There are many effective therapies for ptsd, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt), exposure therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (emdr).

Question 9

what happens if i stop taking medication for sjrogrens syndrome?

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Hard to know: Without knowing your specifics, it is impossible to advise you as to what could be the consequences of stopping your medications for sjogrens. You could have a flare of symptoms, or you may not notice much of difference. I would only do this in consult with your physician, since untreated sjogrens can have permanent and serious consequences for your health.

Question 10

what is the medication for someone suffering from wernike-korsakoff syndrome?

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Not much: Wernicke-korsakoff syndrome is a late complication of severe alcoholism caused by chronic thiamine deficiency. It is characterized by severe memory deficiency and difficulty speaking intelligently. "word salad" describes the random sentences they sometimes make. There is no definitive treatment although quitting alcohol is a must and taking thiamine supplements can help. See your doc for more.

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My friend has a mild form of marphan syndrome. she takes her medication. what's her life expectancy?

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