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What is the ICD 9 code for severe mental retardation due to previous viral encephalitis?
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∙ 11y ago
Use ICD-9 code 322.x for meningitis. Use a 4th character to specify the type. You may have to use 322.9 without more specific information.
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What is the association between mental retardation and cerebral palsy?
About one-third of individuals with CP have moderate-to-severe mental retardation, one-third have mild mental retardation, and one-third have normal intelligence.
How many kinds of retardation is there?
Mental retardation has different levels. There is Mild intellectual disability; moderate intellectual disability; severe intellectual disability; and Profound intellectual disability.https://www.floridahospital.com/mental-retardation-mr/symptoms-and-signs-mental-retardation
Why do they do a phenylketonuria test?
Because if it is left untreated it can cause brain damage and severe mental retardation
What are the four degrees of mental retardation?
The old and still popular terms were adjusted downward from normal- Moron ( high and low grade) Imbecile, and Idiot. for some reason Moron and Idiot remain in popular usage but imbecile, even in slang usage is rarely used.
How does cerebral palsy affects the mind?
Generally no but in some severe cases mental retardation is associated with the condition.
What percentage of infants with infantile spasms suffer mental retardation?
Mental retardation occurs in 70-90% of persons with infantile spasms, usually involving severe to profound retardation. Other neurological deficits, such as cerebral palsy, may be seen in about 30-50% of patients.
What is the meaning of inbercile?
What you are searching for is imbecile, a term for moderate to severe mental retardation. So it is something like a swear word.
Is Phenyliketonuria severe?
Yes, it can causes severe developmental disorders, like mental retardation. If a child is diagnosed with PKU, they MUST remain on a special diet for lifetime to avoid problems.
Does Mental retardation require psychiatric treatment?
Mental Retardation is actually considered a developmental disorder and has recently been changed to the term "IDD" (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities). The answer to your questions is "yes." Of course, mental retardation can be mild, moderate, or severe. I often have a visual for parents and caregivers to understand mental retardation or IDD better. Think of Down Syndrome as being at the very top of a scale, Severe MR or IDD following, Moderate IDD or MR, and then Mild IDD or MR. In cases of severe MR or Down Syndrome, psychiatric treatment may be required, especially if the individual sufferer struggles with impulse control, delusions or hallucinations, poor mood regulation, improper boundaries, or oppositional behaviors.
Can a mental retarded person have a long term relationship with someone normal?
Yes it is possible, as long as the retardation is not too severe, and recognisance is not an issue.
What is chatterbox syndrome?
Chatterbox syndrome refers to a condition resulting from hydrocephalus where the individual suffers from severe mental retardation but is unimpaired or overdeveloped language skills.
What are symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrom?
Symptoms are small head, mental retardation, abnormal growth, and severe congenital abnormalities or even fetal death.
