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Symptoms could include:
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Craniofacial Abnormalities
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Impulsivity
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Short Attention Span
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Small Teeth With Faulty Enamel
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Small Eyelid Openings
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Nose Upturned, Short
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A baby with fetal alcohol syndrome may have the following symptoms:.Poor growth while the baby is in the womb and after birth Decreased muscle tone and poor coordination Delayed development and significant functional problems in three or more majo...
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A 1996 study in Germany reported more than 70 percent of the adolescents they followed had persistent and severe developmental disabilities, and many had psychiatric disorders, the most common of which were emotional disorders, repetitive habits, ...
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Classic features of FAS include short stature, low birthweight and poor weight gain, microcephaly, and a characteristic pattern of facial features. These facial features in infants and children may include small eye openings (measured from inner ...
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Classic features of FAS include short stature, low birth weight and poor weight gain, microcephaly, and a characteristic pattern of facial features. These facial features in infants and children may include small eye openings (measured from inner...
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The alcohol freely crosses the placenta and causes damage to the developing embryo or fetus. Alcohol use by the father cannot cause FAS.
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Facial features common in fetal alcohol syndrome.( EPD Photos.
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Detailed information on the crying patterns of newborns The first cries of a newborn baby are often music to the ears of parents. However, over the next weeks and months this "music" can become grating and painful. This is especially true when all attempts fail to stop the crying.
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All babies cry. They may cry for as long as a few hours each day. Crying is how babies communicate their feelings or needs. Your baby may cry because he has a wet diaper or is hungry. Or it may be that he just wants you to hold him.
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Some babies cry for long stretches at 3 and 12 weeks of age during steps in development when their sleep is less settled.
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Microcephaly describes a head size significantly below normal for a person''s age and sex, based on standardized charts. Head size is measured as the distance around the top of the head.Microcephaly most often occurs because of failure of the brain...
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Detailed information on microcephaly, including causes, symptoms, and diagnosis
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The condition often signals an abnormally small brain and the presence of other disorders such as cerebral palsy.Microcephaly can be caused by genetic and chromosomal abnormalities, or by environmental factors such as prenatal radiation exposure, ...
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Microcephaly is a neurological disorder where the distance around the largest portion of the head(the circumference) is less than should normally be the case in an infant or a child. The condition can be evident at birth, or can develop within the...
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A developmental delay is any significant lag in a child''s physical, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, or social development, in comparison with norms.Developmental delay refers to when a child''s development lags behind established normal ranges fo...
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Any delay in a child''s physical, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, or social development, due to any number of reasons.Developmental delay refers to any significant retardation in a child''s physical, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, or social dev...
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Agitation is an unpleasant state of extreme arousal, increased tension, and irritability.
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Mental retardation is a condition diagnosed before age 18 that includes below-average general intellectual function, and a lack of the skills necessary for daily living.Mental retardation affects about 1- 3% of the population. There are many cause...
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According to the definition in the American Psychiatric Association''s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual(DSM-IV), a mentally retarded person is significantly limited in at least two of the following areas: self-care, communication, home living, soc...
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Detailed information on craniofacial anomalies, including Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, Craniosynostosis, Deformational Plagiocephaly, Hemifacial Microsomia, Vascular Malformations, and Hemangiomas
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Detailed information on craniofacial anomalies, including cleft lip, cleft palate, craniosynostosis, hemifacial microsomia, vascular malformation, hemangioma, and deformational plagiocephaly
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Glossary of terms relating to craniofacial anomalies in children [back to top] anomaly - a health problem or feature not normally present in a healthy individual; a deviation from the normal.
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List of online resources to find additional information on cardiovascular disorders in children
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Detailed information on craniofacial anomalies, including Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, Craniosynostosis, Deformational Plagiocephaly, Hemifacial Microsomia, Vascular Malformations, and Hemangiomas
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Detailed information on craniofacial anomalies and the craniofacial anomaly treatment team
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Delayed growth is poor or abnormally slow height or weight gains in a child younger than age 5.Growth- slow(child 0- 5 years); Weight gain- slow(child 0- 5 years); Slow rate of growth; Retarded growth and development.A child should have regular, w...
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When children believe they are different in some way, they feel bad. Whether because of their height or some other characteristic, they are going to be aware of differences.
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Tremors are a type of involuntary shaking movement. Involuntary means you shake without trying to do so.Tremors are caused by problems with the nerves supplying certain muscles.
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Tremor is an unintentional(involuntary) rhythmical alternating movement that may affect the muscles of any part of the body. Tremor is caused by the rapid alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles and is a common symptom of diseases of the...
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Tremor is an unintentional(involuntary), rhythmical alternating movement that may affect the muscles of any part of the body. Tremor is caused by the rapid alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles and is a common symptom of diseases of th...
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Tremor is an unintentional(involuntary), rhythmical alternating movement that may affect the muscles of any part of the body. Tremor is caused by the rapid alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles and is a common symptom of diseases of th...
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Babies with low birth weight were either born prematurely or are small for their age because their growth was restricted in the womb. Poor maternal health and nutrition may cause low birth weight.
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Detailed information on low birthweight, including causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
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Hyperactivity is a state of too much muscle activity. This term is also used to describe a situation when a particular portion of the body is too active, such as when a gland produces too much of its particular hormone.See also: Attention deficit ...
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Skeletal limb abnormalities refer to a variety of bone structure problems in the arms or legs(limbs).Skeletal limb abnormalities are most often used to describe defects in the legs or arms that are associated with your genes or chromosomes, or tha...
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A low nasal bridge is a flattening of the top part of the nose.Decreased growth(hypoplasia) of the nasal bridge can occur in association with infectious or genetic diseases. Decrease in height of the nasal bridge is best seen from a side view...
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