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How Can severe Schizencephaly Be Treated?

HELLO MY SISTER ERICA WAS DIAGNOSED WITH SCHIZENCEPHALY WHEN SHE WAS 3..SHE IS NOW 32. SHE LIVES A NORMAL LIFE, NO MEDICINE, 2 HEALTHY KIDS. HER MOTOR SKILLS ARE OFF, SHES NOT PHYSICALLY STRONG A LITTLE SLOW AT LEARNING AND CANNOT TALK. SHE CANNOT STICK HER TOUNGUE OUT. SHE HAS HAD HEADACHES SINCE SHE WAS ABOUT 10 I WAS READING UP ON HER CONDITION AND WAS WONDERING IF ANY STUDIES HAVE LINKED HEADACHES WITH HER CONDITION. THANK YOU
Sat, 20 Oct 2018
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Hello,

The best treatment options for people with schizencephaly depend on many factors, including the severity of the condition and the signs and symptoms present.

For example, people with developmental delay or partial paralysis may be referred for physical therapy and/or occupational therapy.

Medications are often prescribed to prevent seizures. In cases that are complicated by hydrocephalus, a surgically implanted tube, called a shunt, is often used to divert fluid to another area of the body.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
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How Can severe Schizencephaly Be Treated?

Hello, The best treatment options for people with schizencephaly depend on many factors, including the severity of the condition and the signs and symptoms present. For example, people with developmental delay or partial paralysis may be referred for physical therapy and/or occupational therapy. Medications are often prescribed to prevent seizures. In cases that are complicated by hydrocephalus, a surgically implanted tube, called a shunt, is often used to divert fluid to another area of the body. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist