West Syndrome

Question: West Syndrome????? The 8 month old that I watch was just diagnosed with west syndrome. They think it might be a very minor case of it. But nobody knows yet. The doctors aren't telling his mother much. Does anybody know about this? What is it? How is it treated? Can it be cured? Please share any information that you have on it. Thank so much!!!!!

Answer: it is also called infantile spasms usually there is an underlying structural brain abnormality but as ur doctor said it may be very minor. it can be only controlled by drugs but it will not be cured. if other systems are ok the child will be alright with medical treatment. best wishes.

Question: What is the difference between Immature Nervous System and West's Syndrome? What is the difference and how can it be diagnosed? I understand what West's syndrome is, my child has spasm in his arms and legs numerous times a day and we were told at birth that it was just an Immature Nervous System. I think it's West's Syndrome after researching, we are going for the EEG on monday, we had a CT scan that was normal already.

Answer: West's Syndrome Description: A form of myoclonus epilepsy with onset in infancy or early childhood. It is characterized by seizures involving the muscles of the neck, trunk, and limbs, with nodding of the head and flexion and abduction of the arms as typical features. Mental retardation is associated in most cases. EEG shows hypsarrhythmia. There is a propensity to infections with a high mortality due to bronchopneumonia. Some cases are transmitted as an X-linked trait

Question: looking for parents with west syndrome children? i have 5yr old boy with west syndrome hoping to get in touch with someone who has similar child

Answer: Hello Lucky, I must admit, I had never heard of this condition until today, but I have found an online support group which you can join. Click here: http://www.wssg.org.uk/ At the top you'll see 'Forum' - you can read messages from other parents here, and also post messages. This page may also be useful: http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/w12.ht… Best of luck x

Question: Does anybody know anybody with West Syndrome? The 8 month old that I watch was just diagnosed with west syndrome. They think it might be a very minor case of it. But nobody knows yet. The doctors aren't telling his mother much. Does anybody know about this? What is it? How is it treated? Can it be cured? Please share any information that you have on it. Thank so much!!!!!

Answer: West syndrome, otherwise known as infantile spasms, is an uncommon to rare and serious form of epilepsy in infants. It is named after the English physician, William James West (1793-1848), who first described it in an article published in The Lancet in 1841. Other names for it are "Generalized Flexion Epilepsy", "Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy", "Infantile Myoclonic Encephalopathy", "jackknife convulsions", "Massive Myoclonia" and "Salaam spasms". The name "infantile spasms" is used to describe both the seizure type and the syndrome. The syndrome is age-related, generally occurring between the third and the twelfth month, generally manifesting around the fifth month. There are various causes ("polyetiology"). The syndrome is often caused by an organic brain dysfunction whose origins may be prenatal, perinatal (caused during birth) or postnatal. Prevalence Prevalence is around 1:4000 to 1:6000. Statistically, boys are more likely to be affected than girls at a ratio of around 3:2. In 45 out of every 50 children affected, the spasms appear for the first time between the third and the twelfth month of age. In rarer cases, spasms may occur in the first two months or during the second to fourth year of age. [edit] Causes It is still unknown which bio-chemical mechanisms lead to the occurrence of West syndrome. It is conjectured that it is a malfunction of the neurotransmitter function, or more precisely, a malfunction in the regulation of the GABA transmission process. Another possibility being researched is a hyper-production of the Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). It is possible that more than one factor is involved. Both hypotheses are supported by the effect of certain medications used to treat West syndrome.

Question: can anyone give me information on west syndrome/infantile siezures? left sided brain damage with petite and grande mal siezures

Answer: Click on following link--------- http://www.ilae-epilepsy.org/ctf/west_syndrome.html

Question: what do u mean by west syndrome? its about celebal palsy

Answer: West syndrome, otherwise known as infantile spasms, is an uncommon to rare and serious form of epilepsy in infants. It is named after the English physician, William James West (1793-1848), who first described it in an article published in The Lancet in 1841. Other names for it are "Generalized Flexion Epilepsy", "Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy", "Infantile Myoclonic Encephalopathy", "jackknife convulsions", "Massive Myoclonia" and "Salaam spasms". The name "infantile spasms" is used to describe both the seizure type and the syndrome. The syndrome is age-related, generally occurring between the third and the twelfth month, generally manifesting around the fifth month. There are various causes ("polyetiology"). The syndrome is often caused by an organic brain dysfunction whose origins may be prenatal, perinatal (caused during birth) or postnatal.

Question: i am just looking for any information on turner's syndrome in a male? my son just turned 15 years old this month and has shown no signs of puberty. He was infected with the west nile virus, which caused encefilitis(spelling?), but the doctors are not sure if this is the cause of his undevelopment. They are also considering turner's as a cause. I don't know anything about this disease so if there is anyone out there who has informationon this syndrome affecting pre-pubesant males please respond.

Answer: There is no such thing as Turner syndrome in males. By definition, everyone with Turner's syndrome has to be female. Turner's syndrome means that you only have one X chromosome, where you would normally have two X chromosomes. In order to be male, you must have a Y chromosome though, so you can't be male and have Turner's syndrome.

Question: PCOS treatment referal in West Seneca NY? Hello, I'm looking for a female doctor in West Seneca NY, ZIP 14224 to treat PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) , could anyone refer one to me? Thanks PS: what do you call the doctor that treats it ?

Answer: PCOS is considered to be an endocrine disorder, so you would need to see an endocrinologist. Have you already been diagnosed? Many times, your gynecologist can treat you. If they cannot, they will refer you to an endocrinologist. I used to live in Buffalo and also have PCOS. I can tell you not to see Dr. Haque. He has offices in Buffalo and Amherst. He was terrible and told me (without any tests, and I had already been diagnosed) everything was in my head. Dr. Carmen Todoro is a gynecologist and is rather familiar with PCOS. He knows what meds you would need to take and can prescribe them. He also does thorough testing.He was great. He has an office in West Seneca and if you are interested his # is (716) 662-8250. Also, I've created a site dedicated to PCOS. It contains a lot of information regarding treatment, diet, symptoms, tests. If you would like to take a look, it is www.polycysticovariansyndrome.webs.com Sorry, I couldn't help more. But Dr. Todoro seemed to be well informed about PCOS. At the least, you may be able to ask his office for a referral to an endocrinologist.

Question: Is increasing Christian political activism the West own version of Islamism? The increasingly influential Christian lobby has blocked legislation for stem cell research, euthenasia, and other developments which surveys show are supported by the majority of Australians. The Christian lobby is a marginal minority, but represents votes increasingly important in marginal seats, where comparatively few votes can swing results. It's a creeping growth of influence under the present Federal Government which includes fundamentalists, who have now got millions of dollars of Federal funds allocated for Chaplains in secular State schools, and also devoted Govt education funding to extremely rich, private, Church schools. Protests are ignored, and muted. Is this the boiling frog syndrome? Islamic countries are experiencing similar difficulties with fundamentalists - who typically resort to terror when they don't get what they want such as Sharia Law. Western societies fought hard for secular States. Are we losing them?

Answer: No. You have got to be joking. I think you need to do more research into the positive effects of people who are personal Christians and who take seriously their civic responsibilities to vote and participate in government. Your comments seem very biased against "Christians", stereotyping and attempting to bully them with your single opinion. Where's the tolerance in that?

Question: ex-SNL cast member Tony Rosato is in jail;they say he has"Capgras syndrome"- what do u know about that? From the Toronto Star: http://www.thestar.com/News/article/2132… from the article above: Brodsky explains that the Crown's expert prison psychiatrist, Dr. Duncan Scott, has told him and the Crown "that Tony Rosato is certifiable." Scott's diagnosis, says Brodsky, is a mental illness called Capgras syndrome. Named for its discoverer, French psychiatrist Jean Marie Joseph Capgras, the syndrome is characterized by the delusion that a person or people have been replaced by doubles or impostors. The rare condition is most commonly associated with schizophrenia, but according to Dr. Graham Glancy, a forensic psychiatrist with Metro West Detention Centre and Maplehurst Correctional Complex, it can also be caused by metabolic diseases, delirium, brain injury or drugs such as cocaine.

Answer: It sounds like you answered you own question!