Question 1

what are the tests for von recklinghausen's disease?

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Clinical & genetic: The diagnosis is primarily clinical based on skin lesions.  There are two major genetic forms and diagnosis may be confirmed by genetic testing.  See the site below:
http://www.Ninds.Nih.Gov/disorders/neurofibromatosis/neurofibromatosis.Htm.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of von recklinghausen's disease?

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Tan/brown spots: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (von recklinghausen's) is diagnosed if the patient has two or more neurofibromas, six or more "cafe au lait" spots (>1.5 cm  in adults), many freckles in the armpits, affected relative . Other diagnostic criteria require doctor: optic gliomas (tumors behind the eye), 2 or more lisch nodules (found in iris of eye), and certain bone lesions. 2 or more of above needed.

Question 3

what is the treatment for von recklinghausen's disease?

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None specific: The diagnosis is primarily clinical based on skin lesions.  There are two major genetic forms and diagnosis may be confirmed by genetic testing.  Treatment is based on the symptoms and organ system affected. See the site below:
http://www.Ninds.Nih.Gov/disorders/neurofibromatosis/neurofibromatosis.Htm.

Question 4

please let me know if there is a cure for von recklinghausen's disease?

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No: that is the old-fashioned term for neurofibromatosis type 1.  This genetic disease varies considerably and how it affects a given individual. You may review  information online at http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Neurofibromatosis/Pages/Symptoms.aspx

Question 5

please let me know if there is a cure for von recklinghausen's disease neurofibromas?

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Neurofibromatosis: The quick answer is no but hopefully in the future the genetics people will be able to manipulate the gene that causes this disorder and stop the progression. At the moment we do not have that ability.

Question 6

how common is celiac disease in children?

Accepted Answer

Maybe 1% (1 in 100): Celiac disease affects about 1 in 100 people, to about 1 in 150 people.  The exact numbers are not certain, but it affects a little less than 1% of the population.

Question 7

what kind of disease is nephritis in children?

Accepted Answer

Nephritis: is the general term for inflammation of the kidneys.  There are several causes.

Question 8

is paget's disease found in children or just adults?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not too common in children, mainly adults.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of rickets disease in children?

Accepted Answer

Multiple symptoms: May include the following: leg, spine and/or hip pain, poor growth, bowed legs, protruding breast bone, muscle pain, delayed walking or refusal to walk, thickened wrists/ankles, bumps along the ribs.

Question 10

what are the newest and forthcoming diseases for children?

Accepted Answer

MRSA: Mrsa - is a bacteria that frequently causes skin infections in children - most often pustules and boils and cellulitis - when more extensive.

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