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It can happen. an automobile or other type of accident involving a sudden impact to the embryo while the mother is pregnant. It is also entirely possible for accidents- including accidents of war and crime ( getting hit with bits of bomb fragments from terrorist action) could cause something that one might be tempted to call mental retardation. I know of a case where a very sick man beat up another man ( over some moronic-no pun intended) cause such as a parking space, with some heavy tool. The victim survived but to this day- ( he's retarded) accidents and crimes can do this, as for example one could lose one's voice by exposure to toxic fumes from a chemical explosion ( don;t hit oil trucks) with no external signs of trauma or ( battle damage). The motto of the wise is- Beware of surprises- and these are downright negative ones. Amnesia can be triggered by accident, war action or terrorist crime... as the girl from the U S S R,, it happens.
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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.
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.
What chromosome mutations can cause mental retardation?
Examples of such accidents are development of an extra chromosome 18 (trisomy 18) and Down syndrome.
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.
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.
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
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.
What specialists may be called on to treat a child with mental retardation?
The treatment team will depend on the underlying cause of mental retardation. A neurologist, neuropsychologist, child psychiatrist, and/or development pediatrician may be helpful for nearly all cases of mental retardation
What does the onset of mental retardation depend on?
Symptoms of mental retardation may appear at birth or later in childhood. Time of onset depends on the suspected cause of the disability.
