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Digeorge syndrome

Digeorge syndrome

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A disorder caused by a defect in Chromosome 22 that results in the poor development of several body systems, leading to medical problems such as heart defects, poor immune system function, or a cleft palate.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Hypoparathyroidism • Chromosomal disorders • Congenital heart disease • Parathyroid disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very rare
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Senior
60+

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Frequent infections
Delayed language skills
Skin turning blue
Hyperactivity
Feeding difficulties

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Digeorge syndrome
Hydrochlorothiazide
4
1 review
Levothyroxine
Antibiotic
Sulfamethoxazole
Calcitriol
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Digeorge syndrome

Surgery

Surgery

Other treatments

Feeding therapy
Speech therapy

Tests

Hearing test
Electrocardiogram
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Complete blood count
Ionized calcium
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