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Birth Defects
There are more than 4,000 birth defects affecting three out of every 100 babies born in the United States. Ask questions here about these abnormalities and possible treatments.
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Can one dose of benzodiazepines cause birth defects in unborn fetuses?
One dose should not harm the child but regular doses will. Do not take medication that is not safe to do so during pegnancy.
Can internal bleeding of the brain in an infant at birth cause long lasting illness or defects?
Yes it can. It depends on the amount. The infant brain has some capability to heal itself.
Will salvia have birth defects?
Seriously, salvia is not known enough to be sure that your kid will or will not have birth defects, that's why is recommended not to use it while pregnant.
Can using herbal supplements cause bleeding while taking birth control pills?
Birth control pills contain synthetic hormones which are detoxified in the liver. Many herbs either speed up or speed down liver detoxification. Therefore herbs may help to eliminate the synthetic hormones quicker (reduce effectiveness of synthetic hormones), or slow down detoxification (increase effect of synthetic hormones). So yes, herbs could have an effect. St. Johns wort is perhaps the one that can most effect the liver and contraceptive medication (at least that was what was drilled into me in school).
Describe club foot birth defect?
Club foot or talipes equinovarus is the most common birth defect of the lower extremity, characterized by the foot turning both downward and inward. The defect can range from mild to severe.
What is an example of a birth defect in which there is abnormality in the chromosome structure?
Down's Syndrome is an example of a birth defect characterized by an abnormality of the chromosome structure.
Why was your son born without fingernails and toenails?
He probably has a rare fingernail deficiency called nofingernails.
What is the THE BIRTH DEFECT OF A hole in the heart between the upper chambers?
The upper chambers of the heart are called atria, and the wall that separates them is called the atrial septum. Thus a defect in that wall is called an atrial septal defect. They are not uncommon, and can run in families and be associated with genetic abnormalities such as Down syndrome.
Where does phantom limb pain occur in the body?
The abnormal "phantom" sensations and pain are usually located in the distal parts of the missing limb. Pain and tingling may be felt in the fingers and hand, and in the lower limbs, in the toes and the feet.
What are example of taste defects?
- Ageusia - Inability to taste
- Hypogeusia - Decreased ability to taste
- Dysgeusia -- Distorted ability to taste
Will a baby have birth defects if you get pregnant while on provera?
i was on that when i became pregnant with my first child, and she didn't have birth defects. birth control doesnt hurt the baby just as long as you stop taking it once you find out you are pregnant.
How does failure cause by latent defects affect logistics costs and combat capabilities?
They reduce a system's availability and increase support requirements
Birth defects can come from the sperm, but I've never seem caffeine listed as a dangerous substance.
Short answer:
It depends on its' use.
Pregnancy: A mayor risk of giving birthdefects like missing arms, legs og severely deformed arms and legs, not limited by defects here.
It must never be used in combination with pregnancies, especially not the first 3-4 months when the baby is formed.
More information: Thalidomid is one of those great drugs really.
It was originally the wonder drug to get rid of morning sickness during pregnancy. It worked great! Did the job it was supposed to do! Severe side-effects on embryo and baby development though!
Approx 12.000 babies were born with severe birthdefects due to its use before it was withdrawn. 7.000 of which in Germany alone. America not affected as of very restrictive laws regarding testing of "new" drugs on humans.
It was used from 1955 to 1962. It helped insomnia, nervous people had a positive effect from it. (and of course morning sickness during pregnancy.)
Even though most people remember the drug with disgust, it still proves quite good and can actually help regarding certain diseases like Lepra.
As of its properties regarding sickness, it may even help cancer patients undergoing various cancer treatments of which often cause sickness.
It is in use today, but females undergoing treatment must sign papers that they are not planning on a pregnancy and are taking contraceptive pills to avoid this.
Are their risks of birth defects if Vitamin C and Parsley doesn't work in causing a miscarriage?
Vitamin C can not make you miscarry, you just pee it out. Parsley can if used the correct way but unless it works and you bleed there is no harm done.
What birth defects can be caused by meth?
Doesn't matter once you find out you are pregnant stop the drug and pray that what you have done already hasn't been too detrimental to the child.and if it has then face the facts and realize this is what you have take care of because of your own selfish decisions.
What vitamin if the father take can cause birth defects and cancer?
vitamin b and c can cause serious birth defect
Not neccessarily.
Did you ask your doctor or sonogram technician this question? I do not believe that it would indicate a birth defect. My son had short legs (and still does). I wouldn't worry, but I would ask the sonogram technician to explain. Good luck :)
Thalidomide was never approved for use in the United States. NEVER! So, first, one must determine if the two individuals you mentioned have been officially diagnosed by a physician as having genital and visual birth defects that are caused ONLY BY THALIDOMIDE and (a) not caused by another medication or (b) not congenital in nature.
Second, if congenital birth defects and other medications have been ruled out as causative, then one must remember that, simply because a medication is no longer being manufactured or dispensed, it continues to be available for an unknown period of time in the homes of those for whom it was prescribed or who purchased it prior to the date when sales and manufacturing ceased.
Therefore, IF the birth defects have been definitively identified as being related to Thalidomide, then the mother of each child must have had access to Thalidomide via her own individual supply or from the supply of someone else.
To further complicate matters, Thalidomide was ALSO USED IN COMBINATION with other medications to treat conditions such as migraine and asthma, making it much less likely that someone who was using such a combination product would be AWARE of the potential danger.
In all cases, the medication would have originated from a country other than the United States because, as already noted, no Thalidomide products were ever approved for sale in the United States.
In summary, in 1961, the manufacturing, dispensing, and sale of Thalidomide and Thalidomide-containing combination products was stopped. The USE of these products continued because of the medication that was already in the hands of the public.
Regrettably, any continued use may have been partly attributable to the public not having been fully educated in 1961 regarding the risks of Thalidomide and Thalidomide-containing combination products. This is especially true for U.S. citizens who may have received one of these products when traveling outside of the United States.
