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Medical Conditions - Mental Retardation

Mental retardation is a reduction in intellectual functioning with limitation in adaptive functioning. This is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting day-to-day activities. Genetic conditions, a problem during pregnancy or birth, illness, injury, etc., are the cause of mental retardation. Treatment is done by education, vocal training, recreational activities, etc.

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How to manage a mentally disabled person who throws up food?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, with the provided information, unfortunately, there is a high suspicion of esophageal (food pipe) cancer or stomach cancer.

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Can lack of a nasal bone imply mental retardation in USG?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Absent nasal bone is a soft tissue in ultrasound to diagnose Trisomy 21.

What could cause childish behavior by a 26-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. First, it appears from the history that he has some type of psychiatric condition.

A 26 month old stopped talking all of a sudden. What could her condition be?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Please get an MRI brain done with a repeat EEG to rule out any anomalies in the brain and its functioning. 2.

A mentally retarded woman has ACS. Kindly explain her ECG.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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