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Sturge-Weber Syndrome : Treatments

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Sturge-Weber syndrome
Treatment is based on the patient's signs and symptoms, and may include:Anticonvulsant medicines for seizuresEye drops or surgery to treat glaucomaLaser therapy for port-wine stainsPhysical therapy for paralysis or weaknessPossible brain surgery t...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 23, 2007
Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Treatment for SWS depends on the disorder involved. Port wine stain: Laser treatment is used to lighten or remove port wine stain.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Treatment of seizures in SWS by anti-epileptic medications is often an effective way to control them. In the rare occasion that an aggressive seizure medication therapy is not effective, surgery may be necessary.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders

Specific Treatments Articles

Physical Therapy
Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering from injuries, disabilities, or disease.Organized physical therapy began during Wo...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Getting the Most From Physical Therapy
Physical therapists teach people recovering from surgery or with injuries, sprains or arthritis how to perform exercises that will help them gain strength and mobility and prevent recurring injury. Here are suggestions to help you get the most from physical therapy.
Source:StayWell
Physical Therapy Assisting
Coworkers may include physical therapists, other health care and rehabilitation professionals. Physical therapy aides also work with PTAs; aides perform a more limited range of functions, albeit similar, along with clerical, maintenance, and other...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Chest Physical Therapy
Chest physical therapy is the term for a group of treatments designed to improve respiratory efficiency, promote expansion of the lungs, strengthen respiratory muscles, and eliminate secretions from the respiratory system.The purpose of chest phys...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Ask The Doctor (05-31-2007)
I was in a car accident four weeks ago. I have had physical therapy for the last three weeks and it seems to hurt more than it helps. I am still feeling pain and spasms. Can you suggest another option?
Source:StayWell
Laser therapy
Laser therapy is any treatment using intense beams of light to precisely cut, burn, or destroy tissue. The term laser is an acronym for"light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.".The laser light beam is generated from radiation sour...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2007
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