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Dandy walker syndrome
Dandy-Walker syndrome is a malformation of the base of the brain which blocks the normal flow of the fluid surrounding the brain. Symptoms include movement problems and seizures, and usually appear during infancy.
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What is Dandy Walker Syndrome?
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Please explain dandy-walker syndrome to me?
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A 33-year old asked:
Dandy walker syndrome can it occur in adults?
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What are the tests for Dandy-Walker syndrome?
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What are the symptoms of dandy-walker syndrome?
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What is the treatment for dandy-walker syndrome?
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A 34-year old asked:
Is there anyone here that has known an adult with dandy-walker syndrome?
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A member asked:
What exactly causes Dandy Walker Syndrome? My cousin has this syndrome and I'd like to know more about it.
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A 37-year old asked:
How can I prevent a dandy walker syndrome before the next pregnency?
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A 22-year old female asked:
I am 15 weeks pregnant & doc diagnosed my baby with dandy walker syndrome and told me i should terminate, why?
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A 30-year old asked:
How rare is it to get diagnosed with dandy-walker variant as a child?
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A 44-year old female asked:
Why would a doc say that my daughters baby had a dandy walker variant but it was normal and baby is healthy?
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A 39-year old asked:
Why do they put tennis balls on some walkers?
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A 42-year old asked:
What wheelchairs or walkers roll well on carpet?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Is it advisable to use walker for a 4month old baby?
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A 40-year old asked:
Can we rent a wheelchair or walker reimbursed on medicaid?
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A 46-year old asked:
How can i prevent my walker from getting stuck on the plush carpet?
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A 39-year old asked:
If someone is at risk for falls, is it better to have carpet or is that awful for wheelchairs and walkers?
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A 92-year old asked:
Have rollator and stationary walkers. Now considering combo. What are the name of it and best brands or features to get for 92 yo with strength issues
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A 22-year old male asked:
Had ACL surgery yesterday. Do i be aggresive n walk more on my walker? Cuz it pains.i am cautious from my side..but doc say no need to worry.plz guide
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A 38-year old male asked:
what are the best shoes for first walkers?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Is walker bad for babies?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Can i put my baby on walker,he is 7 month 8 days
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A 26-year old female asked:
When I can put my babies on the walker they are now six months?
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A 32-year old asked:
Wheelchair solutions - what wheelchairs or walkers dont tip easily?
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A 46-year old asked:
Which walker is best==one with wheels or the silver stationary one?
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A 41-year old asked:
What is best way to help someone who uses walker to go up some steps?
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A 26-year old male asked about a female:
My daughter is Four months old and she enjoys standing and pulling herself up; is she too young to be in a walker?
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A male asked:
My 8m baby,is now learning to sit and stand/walk at the same time?is it normal? he seems happy with the baby walker.
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A 19-year old female asked:
I tend to sleep walk. People have tried to wake me up, but without success. Is it simply impossible to wake up a sleep walker?
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