Birth Defects

Birth Defects
Related Category: Pathology
abnormalities in physical or mental structure or function that are present at birth. They range from minor to seriously deforming or life-threatening.
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Birth defects have been present in babies from all over the world, in families of all nationalities and backgrounds. Any time a couple become pregnant, there is a chance that their baby will have a birth defect.
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Birth defects affect about one in every 33 babies born in the United States each year. They are the leading cause of infant deaths, accounting for more than 20% of all infant deaths.
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The Fight Against Birth Defects Starts Early
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BIRTH DEFECTS
SYMPTOMS"A variety of partially, or wholly, incapacitating physical or mental defects which are present at birth.
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Birth defects of the mouth, esophagus, or stomach (esophageal atresia or tracheal esophageal fistula)
Patients who cannot swallow correctly
Malnourished patients who cannot take enough food by mouth to maintain their nutrition ...
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Birth defects. Some babies are born without kidneys or with abnormally formed kidneys. The kidney abnormality is sometimes part of a syndrome that affects many parts of the body.
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Birth defects have been reported in babies born to mothers who took anticonvulsant drugs during pregnancy.
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No birth defects can be seen in the fetus.
If Doppler ultrasound is done, blood flow to the placenta and fetus is normal.
Abnormal: ...
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Studies on birth defects have not been done in humans. Pseudoephedrine has not been shown to cause birth defects in animal studies.
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Health Tip: Birth Defects of the Lip and Upper Mouth
Health Highlights: Jan. 5, 2006
Practical Information for Healthy Living
Browse Topics ...
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Heart muscle birth defects, including patent foramen ovale, atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect
Being older than 30
Being female
Low cardiovascular fitness
High percentage of body fat
Use of alcohol or tobacco ...
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As with most birth defects, the cause is usually unknown. Some cases may be caused by:
infections passed from the mother to the fetus during pregnancy ...
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Prevention of Birth Defects with Folic Acid (Folic Acid and Birth Defect Prevention)
Prevention of Jet Lag (Jet Lag Prevention)
Preventive Health Care
Priapism (Penis Pain)
Prickly Heat (Rash - Child Under 2 Years) ...
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Kefauver-Harris Amendment of 1962: Reports of birth defects in European nations caused by thalidomide, a drug about to be introduced into the United States, highlighted the need for more FDA regulation.
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Ultrasound scans to check the baby for birth defects of the brain, heart, spine, legs, arms, or other organs.
Chorionic villus sampling to test a sample of tissue from the placenta for chromosomal problems.
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Fetal alcohol syndrome is one of the three most widely known causes of birth defects and mental retardation. It affects one in 750 babies born—or 5,000 children each year. Fetal alcohol effects are believed to occur in many more infants.
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Having certain genetic syndromes or birth defects can increase the risk of developing Wilms' tumor.
Possible signs of Wilms' tumor and other childhood kidney tumors include a lump in the abdomen and blood in the urine.
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In particular, the effects of caffeine on fibrocystic breast disease, cardiovascular disease, birth defects, reproductive function, and behavior in children has been closely examined and linked to some but not all.
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From fewer birth defects and higher APGAR scores to a slimmer, calmer infant, why wouldn't you hit the gym?
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They said that the risk of death and major birth defects has remained high despite an international strategy to raise standards in diabetes care.
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Cleft lips and/or palates are among the most common birth defects in the UK. One or both may occur in early pregnancy for various reasons, but many of the problems they might cause can be solved after the birth.
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If a pregnant woman drinks, alcohol can adversely affect the developing fetus causing birth defects or fetal alcohol syndrome (a devastating disorder marked by mental retardation and behavioral problems).
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Alcohol increases the risks of: ...
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Contributing factors include type of occupation (such as cowboy, ballet dancer) and birth defects or other medical conditions such as arthritis that may cause or contribute to abnormal foot motion. Heredity may also play a role.
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TERATOGENICITY: Producing physical defects in offspring in utero (ie, birth defects). Teratogenicity is a potential side effect of some drugs, such as thalidomide.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: vitamin A supplements should only be taken under professional advice because there is evidence that adverse effects (including birth defects) may be caused by doses of 25,000iu or higher.
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German measles is normally a mild illness but is serious in pregnant women because of the risks of birth defects. This article provides an overview of the illness.
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Rubella can cause birth defects in unborn babies. If your child has been in contact with a pregnant woman, be sure to warn her so that she can tell her doctor. Have the child rest as much as possible until the fever is gone.
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It is also true that over time, the quality of eggs that are left in the ovaries becomes compromised. This means that the risk of having a baby with birth defects increases significantly after the age of 35, and especially after 40.
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Clinical features: Children with Fanconi anemia usually have low birth weight, are smaller than average at birth and tend to have the following birth defects:
Skin pigment changes (65% of cases) ...
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Patau syndrome, Edward syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, and Turner syndrome, associated with birth defects and mental retardation.
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A mild childhood disease that causes fever and rash. Although rubella is mild in childhood, it's dangerous to pregnant women because it can cause birth defects. Also called German measles.
rubeola ...
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If a woman is infested during the first three months of pregnancy, her fetus may develop birth defects or have specific medical problems later in childhood.
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