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No. For example, someone might be born with an extra finger, which is a congenital disorder, but live a completely normal life otherwise.
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What may be a cause of congenital disorders?
All of the above
Can all congenital disorders be diagnosed by amniocentesis?
no
Which of the following may be a cause of congenital disorder?
All the above
How prevalent is Cerebral Palsy today?
It is one of the most common congenital disorders of childhood. About 500,000 children and adults of all ages in the United States have the condition.
Which of the following terms best describe congenital disorders?
Congenital disorders are present at or shortly after birth and are typically present throughout life until death. Some congenital abnormalities (such as a heart defect) are treatable or repaired in infancy or young childhood. Acquired disorders develop during a person's lifetime, anytime from birth to old age. Almost every adult by old age has at least one acquired disorder and most adults develop more than one disorder.
Why do people have personality disorders?
The main reasons stem from developmental problems in childhood, especially those of abuse and/or neglect. Since not all individuals who are abuse or neglected develop PDs, it is postulated that there must be some genetically vulnerabillity operating, in combination with developmental problems, as well.
What disorders can benefit from gene therapy?
Congenital genetic defects, epigenetic defects, and even some forms of cancer triggered by oncogene activation can all be resolved by gene therapy.In addition, acquired disorders, such as herpes or HIV infection, can also be theoretically cured by gene therapy.
What is the name of the disease in which the patient loses its sense of touch and cannot feel any pain?
The CATEGORY of disorders which this falls under is HSAN - which stands for Hereditary Sensory Autonomic Neuropathy. There are a variety of disorders which fall under this category and all cause pain insensitivity (not feeling pain). Most of them have multiple names, which can get confusing but all have very different clinical symptoms ... and there is genetic testing available for some but not all. The most well known are Familial Dysautonomia (HSAN type III or Riley Day Syndrome) and CIPA (Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhydrosis) .. however there are also types I, II and V as well as Congenital Autonomic Dysautonomia and Progressive Panneuropathy. There are varying degrees of severity as far as pain insensitivity, as well as varying degrees of autonomic dysfunction with all of these disorders. Hope that is helpful to you.
What is a cause of over half of miscarriages?
In over half of all miscarriages, the fetus is abnormal. The abnormality can either be genetic or developmental.
Is Spina Bifida congenital?
Congenital means present at birth, and yes, Spina Bifida is present at birth. It is a birth defect. All birth defects are congenital.
What else makes you sweat other than heat?
Exercise, sickness, stress, and biological disorders can all cause you to sweat.
How are anxiety disorders and mood disorders the same?
Anxiety disorders and mood disorders aren't the same. Mood disorders include all affective disorders including anxiety disorders.
