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How cann toxins damage to prenatal that cause Mental Retardation?
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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.
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What damage can cirrhosis do to the body?
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What are the main symptoms of mental retardation?
Mental retardation, often known as intellectual impairment, is a condition in which a person's IQ is lower than normal. Normal people have an IQ of 80 or higher, while impaired people have an IQ of less than 80. The child's development, thinking, adaptability, decision-making capacity, and interactive abilities are all impaired to varying degrees. Genetic variables include Down's syndrome and Mongolism. Birth traumas might result in cerebral palsy or a low APGAR score. Infections of the brain and its coverings are known as encephalitis and meningitis. Infections in the mother during pregnancy, such as CMV and rubella. The mother uses alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes while pregnant. Late pregnancy is one in which the mother is older than 35 years old. Birth defects cause a child's development to be disrupted. Cretinism and hyperthyroidism are metabolic diseases. Exposure to toxins, radiation, and poisons such as lead and mercury. A nutritional insufficiency such as iodine deficiency is an example. Head injuries are a common occurrence. Down syndrome is a genetic disease characterized by the presence of one extra chromosome in addition to the normal 46. It is a severe neurological illness that impairs one's capacity to control posture, balance, and movement by affecting the brain's motor functions. Many people have used homeopathy to help them live healthy and normal life. In Hyderabad, Dr. Care Homeopathy provides Homeopathy Treatment for Mental Retardation and Autism.
Can inhaling toxic fumes cause liver damage?
Possibly, depending on the toxins inhaled.
What would happen if the placenta was damage?
Placenta gets damaged by toxins like alcohol or chemicals from cigarettes. This leads to prevention of blood from mixing and/or an affected child by transportation of toxins from mother to child.
Bacteria that makes you sik?
Infectious bacteria can make people sick. They are able to reproduce quickly in the body, giving off chemicals called toxins. These toxins are able to damage tissue also.
What conditions that cause mental retardation can be treated?
I AM NOT A DOCTOR OF ANY KIND mental retardation doent have a specific cure but it is usually treated with therapy where the person suffering has a group or one on one session where they learn things - slower than normal. this is probably the only way to, not really cure, but more of helping the person learn normal things.
Do viruses produce toxins?
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Mental retardation?
DefinitionMental 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.Alternative NamesIntellectual and developmental disabilityCauses, incidence, and risk factorsMental retardation affects about 1 - 3% of the population. There are many causes of mental retardation, but doctors find a specific reason in only 25% of cases.A family may suspect mental retardation if the child's motor skills, language skills, and self-help skills do not seem to be developing, or are developing at a far slower rate than the child's peers. Failure to adapt (adjust to new situations) normally and grow intellectually may become apparent early in a child's life. In the case of mild retardation, these failures may not become recognizable until school age or later.The degree of impairment from mental retardation varies widely, from profoundly impaired to mild or borderline retardation. Less emphasis is now placed on the degree of retardation and more on the amount of intervention and care needed for daily life.Risk factors are related to the causes. Causes of mental retardation can be roughly broken down into several categories:Infections (present at birth or occurring after birth) Congenital CMVCongenital rubellaCongenital toxoplasmosisEncephalitisHIV infectionListeriosisMeningitisChromosomal abnormalities Chromosome deletions (such as cri du chat syndrome)Chromosomal translocations (a gene is located in an unusual spot on a chromosome, or located on a different chromosome than usual)Defects in the chromosome or chromosomal inheritance (such as fragile X syndrome, Angelman syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome)Errors of chromosome numbers (such as Down syndrome)Environmental Deprivation syndromeGenetic abnormalities and inherited metabolic disorders AdrenoleukodystrophyGalactosemiaHunter syndromeHurler syndromeLesch-Nyhan syndromePhenylketonuriaRett syndromeSanfilippo syndromeTay-Sachs diseaseTuberous sclerosisMetabolic Congenital hypothyroidHypoglycemia (poorly regulated diabetes)Reye syndromeHyperbilirubinemia (very high bilirubin levels in babies)Nutritional MalnutritionToxic Intrauterineexposure to alcohol, cocaine, amphetamines, and other drugsLead poisoningMethylmercury poisoningTrauma (before and after birth) Intracranial hemorrhage before or after birthLack of oxygen to the brain before, during, or after birthSevere head injuryUnexplained (this largest category is for unexplained occurrences of mental retardation)SymptomsContinued infant-like behaviorDecreased learning abilityFailure to meet the markers of intellectual developmentInability to meet educational demands at schoolLack of curiosityNote: Changes to normal behaviors depend on the severity of the condition. Mild retardation may be associated with a lack of curiosity and quiet behavior. Severe mental retardation is associated with infant-like behavior throughout life.Signs and testsAn assessment of age-appropriate adaptive behaviors can be made using developmental screening tests. The failure to achieve developmental milestones suggests mental retardation.The following may be signs of mental retardation:Abnormal Denver developmental screening testAdaptive behavior score below averageDevelopment way below that of peersIntelligence quotient (IQ) score below 70 on a standardized IQ testTreatmentThe primary goal of treatment is to develop the person's potential to the fullest. Special education and training may begin as early as infancy. This includes social skills to help the person function as normally as possible.It is important for a specialist to evaluate the person for other affective disorders and treat those disorders. Behavioral approaches are important for people with mental retardation.Expectations (prognosis)The outcome depends on:OpportunitiesOther conditionsPersonal motivationTreatmentMany people lead productive lives and function on their own; others need a structured environment to be most successful.ComplicationsComplications vary. They may include:Inability to care for selfInability to interact with others appropriatelySocial isolationCalling your health care providerCall your health care provider if:You have any concerns about your child's developmentYou notice that your child's motor or language skills are not developing normallyYour child has other disorders that need treatmentPreventionGenetic: Prenatal screening for genetic defects and genetic counseling for families at risk for known inherited disorders can decrease the risk of inherited mental retardation.Social: Government nutrition programs are available to poor children in the first and most critical years of life. These programs can reduce retardation associated with malnutrition. Early intervention in situations involving abuse and poverty will also help.Toxic: Environmental programs to reduce exposure to lead, mercury, and other toxins will reduce toxin-associated retardation. However, the benefits may take years to become apparent. Increased public awareness of the risks of alcohol and drugs during pregnancy can help reduce the incidence of retardation.Infectious: The prevention of congenital rubella syndrome is probably one of the best examples of a successful program to prevent one form of mental retardation. Constant vigilance, such as limiting exposure to cat litter that can cause toxoplasmosis during pregnancy, helps reduce retardation that results from this infection.ReferencesShapiro BK, Batshaw ML. Mental retardation (intellectual disability). In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 38.Reviewed ByReview Date: 05/01/2011Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
What term refers to a risk where people are exposed to natural and man made toxins that are hazardous to their health?
There is a big risk that you will get a damage to your health
What term refers to a risk where people are exposed to natural and man-made toxins that are hazardous to their health?
There is a big risk that you will get a damage to your health
Why does fever cause delirious?
Fever's can impare mental functions as a result of chemical changes in the body (insulin levels, endorphines, adreniline, etc..) and\or as a result of radical blood pressure changes. In some cases toxins can trigger fever and the toxins themselves can be the root cause of mental imparement. This includes parasites and some bacterial infections. Usually the waste product from the bacteria in this scenario serves as the toxin.
