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Fetal alcohol syndrome

Fetal alcohol syndrome

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A condition that occurs when an expectant mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. The child may be born with behavioral, learning, and physical problems.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Pregnancy complications

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
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?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Baby / fetus

Symptoms

Irritability
Impaired vision
Vision loss
Hearing difficulties
Poor feeding
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Procedures

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

Surgery

Surgery

Other treatments

Education
Behavior modification

Tests

EEG
Electrocardiogram

Risk factors

Personal

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy

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