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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.
What else can I help you with?
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 untreated childhood illnesses and injuries can cause mental retardation?
Hyperthyroidism, whooping cough, chicken pox, measles, and Hib disease (a bacterial infection) may cause mental retardation if they are not treated adequately
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 inborn metabolism problem can result in mental retardation?
Single gene defects such as phenylketonuria (PKU) and other inborn errors of metabolism may also cause mental retardation if they are not found and treated early.
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.
What maternal conditions that interrupt oxygen flow can cause mental retardation in the fetus?
Maternal conditions like placental insufficiency, chronic hypertension, and gestational diabetes can interrupt oxygen flow to the fetus, potentially leading to mental retardation. These conditions can reduce the amount of oxygen reaching the fetus, affecting its brain development and cognitive function. Proper management and monitoring of these conditions during pregnancy are essential to minimize the risk of mental retardation in the fetus.
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 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.
