FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROM (FAS)
by:De'Yanah Lyle
What is FAS???
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a congenital syndrome caused by excessive consumption of alcohol by the mother during the pregnancy , characterized by mental development and of physical growth, particularly of the skull and face of the infant
What causes FAS?? How can it be prevented ??
FAS is caused when a women drinks alcohol within a few weeks of being pregnant with out evening knowing. This can be prevented by not drinking any alcohol while being pregnant .
Symptoms & Effects
- small head
- small and wide eye set
- very thin upper lip
- below average height and weight
- hyperactivity
- lack of focus
- poor coordination
How can this be detected ?? What treatmeants for this condition?
- Slow rate of growth
- abnormal facial features or bone growth
- hearing and vision problems
- slow language
TREATMENT
medication(neuroleptics, to treat anxiety and aggression)
counseling
alternative treatment ( massage and acupuncture)