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A congenital or acquired developmental disorder in which the circumference of the head is smaller than normal for the person's age and sex

Symptoms of Microcephaly

The following features are indicative of Microcephaly:
  • poor motor function
  • poor speech
  • abnormal facial features
  • seizures
  • dwarfism

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Common Causes of Microcephaly

The following are the most common causes of Microcephaly:
  • premature fusing of the joints
  • chromosomal abnormalities
  • decrease oxygen to the fetal brain
  • exposure to drugs
  • exposure to alcohol
  • severe malnutrition

Prevention of Microcephaly

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Microcephaly.

Occurrence of Microcephaly

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Microcephaly cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Not common between 50K - 500K cases

Common Gender

Microcephaly can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Microcephaly

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Microcephaly:
  • CT scan (Computed Tomography): To determine the underlying cause

Complications of Microcephaly if untreated

Yes, Microcephaly causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Microcephaly is left untreated:
  • developmental delays
  • dwarfism
  • facial distortions
  • hyperactivity
  • seizures

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Microcephaly

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Microcephaly:
  • Occupational therapy: To increase the child strengthening abilities

Is Microcephaly Infectious?

Yes, Microcephaly is known to be infectious.

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Microcephaly.
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