alcohol fetal syndrome - the next post I will write about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which starts from the definition, causes, symptoms, testing for the treatment and prevention.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome definition
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a condition that occurs in infants, as in the womb of alcohol consumed.
Reasons Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy can cause birth defects, especially if alcohol is consumed in large quantities.
There is no evidence that small amounts of alcohol that is safe, as it should during pregnancy, mothers who did not drink alcohol.
Consumption of alcohol during the first trimester is more damaging than the second quarter, consumption of alcohol during the second quarter is less harmful than alcohol during the third quarter.
Alcohol consumed by pregnant women can pass easily through the placenta (placenta), and the baby. Therefore, alcohol can harm a developing fetus.
The symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome
Large amounts of alcohol can cause fetal alcohol syndrome or miscarriage.
Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause birth defects are:
- IUGR (IUGR) fetuses and newborn stunting, which includes all the parameters (head circumference, weight, body length)
-Development of delayed decline in mental function (may be mild or severe)
- Anomalies in the face, can mikrosefalus (small head), upper jaw is a small nose, short and tall, no bleeding in the middle of the upper lip, thin upper lip, not grooved, small eyes in the distance between two slanting eyes
Cardiac abnormalities (eg defects, atrial septal or ventricular septal corrupt)
- Abnormal joints, hands, feet, hands and feet
- Tremor (shaking)
- Differences in line with the palm of the hand.
The most serious is a brain development disorder that can cause mental retardation.
Evaluation of fetal alcohol syndrome
Diagnosis based on symptoms and physical examination.
With a stethoscope to listen to heart murmurs or signs of heart failure.
Other tests performed:
- Ultrasound (shown IUGR)
- ECG baby
- With the mother's blood (to indicate the presence of alcohol poisoning).
Treatment of fetal alcohol syndrome
Abnormalities in children and children suffering from alcohol syndrome is heterogeneous and difficult to overcome.
To cope with congenital heart defects may need surgery.
There is no effective treatment for people with mental retardation.
Prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome
Women who are pregnant or considering becoming pregnant should not consume alcohol.
Alcohol for pregnant women should follow the rehab program abuse alcohol during pregnancy and strict control.
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