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Rett syndrome

Rett syndrome

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A rare genetic mutation affecting brain development in girls.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

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
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Rare
Senior
60+
Rare

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Constipation
Heartburn
Weakness
Toe walking
Unsteady gait
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Rett syndrome
Bromocriptine
3
1 review
Dextromethorphan
Folate
Dopamine agonist
Folic acid

Other treatments

Speech therapy
Physical therapy

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