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Physical Symptoms Of Down Syndrome
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What are the physical symptoms of williams syndrome?
WILLIAM'S SYNDROME: Transient hypercalcemia in infancy associated with elfin facies, mental retardation and aortic stenosis. ...Read more
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Description and symptoms of kids with down syndrome?
Many criteria: 1. Epicanthic folds give the superficial impression of mongoloid appearance. 2. A staight across palmar crease like that of an ape so it is called a symian crease.3. Obvious developmental delay.4.Often a tongue that seems to be too big for mouth. ...Read more
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What are the signs and symptoms of down syndrome?
Down's syndrome: Delayed maturation of brain & body, result in small chin, oblique eye fissures with skin folds on inner corners of the eyes, flat nasal bridge, poor muscle tone, protruding tongue, flat face, short neck, lax joints, larger space between big toe & second toe, short fingers, short stature & bowed legs, obesity as they grow older. ...Read more
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What are the symptoms of down syndrome?
See below: Flat face, hypotonia, and intellectual disability. One third of patients develop congenital heart defect(s). ...Read more
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What are the fetal sign and symptoms of down syndrome?
Maternal serum : Screening at 10-14 weeks + fetal ultrasound (fus) at 11-14 weeks + maternal "quad" screen at 16 weeks detects ~ 95% of fetuses with down syndrome with <5% false-positive rate. Increased size of the fluid-filled space at the nape of the neck & abnormalities of blood flow in the heart are signs on early fus. Diagnostic testing is chorionic villus sampling at 10-12 weeks or amnio at 15-18 weeks. ...Read more
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What are the physical symptoms of a child with williams syndrome?
Facial change murmur: Most have prominent lips, star like iris changes, eyebrow flare & skin fold over the inner corner of the eye. Growth is a bit slower than average as is head size. The aortic valve is often tight , producing a murmur. The great toe is often separated a bit from the rest of the toes. ...Read more
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What are some symptoms of exertional compartment syndrome?
Pain: Discomfort and pain in the legs and feet are most common. Typically occurs after running or performing an activity for a set amount of time. Will get better after stopping activity. You may also have numbness and tingling in the legs/feet. ...Read more
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What are some of the signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?
S&S carpal tunnel: People with carpal tunnel normally have numbness in the tips of thumb, index finger and middle finger. The symptoms may also be tingling in the same area. The symptoms may be worse during or after sleeping or while driving a car. The best way to determine carpal tunnel is with nerve conduction testing. ...Read more
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Are short toes a symptom of down syndrome?
Yes: Short toes and spacing between the great toe and second toe are commonly seen in patients with down syndrome. ...Read more
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Do the symptoms of piriformis syndrome and/or sciatica include thigh stiffness?
Pyriformis/sciatic: Yes thigh stiffness in the back of the thigh can certainly be present in the conditions above. Pain should also be present to some extent. ...Read more
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Any connection between anti depressants and symptoms of restless leg syndrome?
Yes: Some prescription medicines can worsen rls, including anti-depressants, anti-histamines, and anti-nausea medications. Consider consultation with a sleep medicine specialist for further information. ...Read more
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What are the symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome?
Many : Headache, jaw or neck pain are common. Limitations in motion as well. The distinguishing feature is the absence of unusual sounds (clicking or popping) coming from the joints. This is a muscle condition, and the joints are not damaged internally. ...Read more
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What are the symptoms and treatments of down syndrome?
Long story!: The problem is duplication of genetic material (chromosome 21) in every cell of the body. There are facial features, heart problems, reduced muscle tone, and spinal, gi, ent, thyroid and blood-related issues as well. The biggest issue is mental deficiency. Ongoing surveillance and intervention by your pediatrician are important. So is developmental and school-based help. ...Read more
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What are the symptoms of hypermobility syndrome?
Loose Joints: Sometimes referred to as "loose joints, " and those affected are referred to as being "double jointed." often joint hypermobility causes no symptoms and requires no treatment. When present symptoms of the joint hypermobility include pain and instability in the hypermobile joints such as the: knees, fingers, hips, and elbows. Treatments are customized for each individual based on symptoms. ...Read more
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What are the signs and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (ibs)?
Abd pain , alt BH: Abdominal pain with associated altered bowel habits (constipation, diarrhea or both). ...Read more
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What are the symptoms of heart disease in down syndrome?
Multiple symptoms: Down syndrome can have multiple congenital heart disease which includes atrial septal defect, hypoplastic left ventricle, tetrology of fallot, transposition of great vessels and ventricular septal defect.Some defects can have very few or no sign and symtoms while other may have bluish tinted nails or lips or fast or trouble or others may tire easily when feedind, or to be very sleepy. ...Read more
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Are there limited symptoms of down syndrome?
Yes: There are high functioning down's and then there are children more severely affected. ...Read more
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What are warning signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Numbness: Numbness and tingling in the lateral 3 fingers, meaning thumb and index and middle fingers worse at night or when you wake up. ...Read more
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What are the symptoms of williams syndrome?
Williams syndrome: Delayed speech that may later turn into strong speaking ability and strong learning by hearing developmental delay easily distracted, attention deficit disorder (add) feeding problems including colic, reflux, and vomiting inward bend of the small finger (clinodactyly) learning disorders mild to moderate mental retardation personality traits including being very friendly, trusting strangers, fearin. ...Read more
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What are some of the signs and ultrasound findings of down syndrome?
Very skilled US: 1st trimester: nuchal translucency wider than normal. Non-Visualization of the nasal bone is sufficient to warrant diagnostic testing. 2nd trimester: most important are cystic hygroma or increased nuchal thickness; dilated ventricles of the brain, absent or small nasal bone, anomalous right subclavian artery. Heart defects, particularly conotruncal, short femur or humerus, duodenal atresia ...Read more
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