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Drinking during pregnancy causes fetal alcohol syndrome. Babies with this condition have problems with learning.
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∙ 14y agoWhile you are pregnant, stress can not lead to mental retardation. Stress can, however, lead to an overactive baby or an irritable baby.
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Exposure to what element can cause mental retardation?
Exposure to lead can also cause mental retardation.
Does over-study causes mental retardation?
Overstudy does not cause mental retardation.
In how many cases of mental retardation does the cause remain a mystery?
In about 35% of cases, the cause of mental retardation cannot be found.
How often does autism result in mental retardation?
The two conditions are not at all related. Autism does not cause mental retardation.
How cann toxins damage to prenatal that cause Mental Retardation?
Toxins can cause damage to the prenatal fetus that can result in mental retardation by interferring with brain development. It can occur at any time during the pregancy, that is what pregnant women have to be very careful about what they come in contact with and what they consume.
What Immunizations can prevent diseases that cause mental retardation?
Hyperthyroidism, whooping cough, chickenpox, measles, and Hib disease (a bacterial infection) may cause mental retardation if they are not treated adequately.
Can drinking during pregnancy cause the child to have Scoliosis?
Drinking during pregnancy can cause mental retardation and low birth weight. I'm not sure if it'd cause Scoliosis, but overall it's not recommended because it's poor judgment.
What maternal illnesses can cause mental retardation in infants?
Maternal infections and such illnesses as glandular disorders, rubella, toxoplasmosis, and cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection may cause mental retardation
Can being involved in an accident cause mental retardation?
In 4% of bacterial meningitis cases in children, there is seen to be some mental retardation.
What if your fourth cousin got you pregnant?
That wasn't the smartest decision on either of your parts. This can possibly cause your baby to have mental retardation or physical handicaps as well.
What gene abnormality may cause mental retardation?
Mental retardation may be caused by an inherited abnormality of the genes, such as fragile X syndrome.
What inflammations and infections of the brain can cause mental retardation?
An infection of the membrane covering the brain (meningitis) or an inflammation of the brain itself (encephalitis) cause swelling that in turn may cause brain damage and mental retardation.
