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Neurofibromatosis
A condition that causes tumors to form in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
Is a type of:
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
How is it usually diagnosed?
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sir, lumps are only symptoms of neurofibromatosis?
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How can you tell if someone has neurofibromatosis?
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Is there a cure or treatment for neurofibromatosis?
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MD wants to treat neurofibromatosis. What if I don't?
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What is wrong with people who have neurofibromatosis ?
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When does neurofibromatosis symptoms start to develop?
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What are the best ways of coping with neurofibromatosis?
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When in life do symptoms of neurofibromatosis start to appear?
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Are there any proven effective treatments for neurofibromatosis?
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I'm scared i might have neurofibromatosis, what symptoms should I be wary of?
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My child has neurofibromatosis. What is the best way to explain it to the other kids?
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I have neurofibromatosis and feel pain throughout my body, is there anything I can do?
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Doctors think my child has neurofibromatosis. Right now...it looks like a mild form, but what can I expect in the future?
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Can I donate plasma if I have neurofibromatosis?
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Baby with many cafe au lait spots. Is it neurofibromatosis?
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Is there any difference between neurofibromatosis and elephant man's disese?
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What the percentage of person who has cafe au lait spots gets neurofibromatosis?
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What percentage of neurofibromatosis is random, in which no family members have it but you?
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If I treat neurofibromatosis will it be gone, or do I need to keep worrying? I have so much on my mind.
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A 38-year old female asked:
Is there anything that can be done about neurofibromatosis ? Either to slow or stop the growth of new tumors? Reduce the size of existing ones?
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Is neurofibromatosis a polygenic disorder, or is there a single mutation?
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A 30-year old male asked:
How soon can you test for neurofibromatosis? My gf is three months along.
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