Cystic Fibrosis The first childhood disease that I choose to discuss in my Flex Assignment is Cystic Fibrosis, or commonly known as CF for short. CF is and abnormality in the movement of sodium chloride in the body, which causes thick and sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system. Symptoms of CF are coughing, continuous lung infections, inability to gain weight, and constant fatigue. Later on in development, a big sign would be slow growth. CF is cause by a gene passing from both mom and dad. If only one parent has the gene, the baby will be a CF carrier, but will not have the condition. If a baby does have CF, he/she will have signs such as wheezing, shortness of breath, salty skin, stomach pain or bloating. Infants and
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This is very painful and a serious thing. Hand-foot syndrome can also be cause by sickle cell. Hand-foot is the lack of blood flow to the feet and hands, causing swelling and cold hands and feet. The most common effect of sickle cell disease is pain episodes, caused by sickle cells blocking the flow of blood. This is painful because of the lack of oxygen. Lastly, a stroke can also occur the blood flow to the brain is …show more content…
Spina Bifida cannot be cured but it can be maintained with treatment and also has to be diagnosed by a doctor. Symptoms of spina bifida are visible on the outside, such as a birthmark and a protruding spinal cord. Some internal symptoms are muscle weakness, skin cysts and urinary tract infections. Commonly, people with spina bifida will have hunched back, nerve injuries, physical deformities, and can be paralyzed on the lower half of the body. Treatment for spina bifida is necessary. Treatment requires surgery, which includes closing up the defect in the spine. Many children with spina bifida can walk, but use extra help such as crutches, braces and walkers. Movement treatment for children with spina bifida can be started right after they are born. Spina bifida can also be detected during pregnancy. Prenatal tests can be done to determine whether your child has spina bifida. In the United States, about 1,500 to 2,000 babies are born with spina bifida every
This is very painful and a serious thing. Hand-foot syndrome can also be cause by sickle cell. Hand-foot is the lack of blood flow to the feet and hands, causing swelling and cold hands and feet. The most common effect of sickle cell disease is pain episodes, caused by sickle cells blocking the flow of blood. This is painful because of the lack of oxygen. Lastly, a stroke can also occur the blood flow to the brain is …show more content…
Spina Bifida cannot be cured but it can be maintained with treatment and also has to be diagnosed by a doctor. Symptoms of spina bifida are visible on the outside, such as a birthmark and a protruding spinal cord. Some internal symptoms are muscle weakness, skin cysts and urinary tract infections. Commonly, people with spina bifida will have hunched back, nerve injuries, physical deformities, and can be paralyzed on the lower half of the body. Treatment for spina bifida is necessary. Treatment requires surgery, which includes closing up the defect in the spine. Many children with spina bifida can walk, but use extra help such as crutches, braces and walkers. Movement treatment for children with spina bifida can be started right after they are born. Spina bifida can also be detected during pregnancy. Prenatal tests can be done to determine whether your child has spina bifida. In the United States, about 1,500 to 2,000 babies are born with spina bifida every