Sunday, May 3, 2009

Velocardiofacial Syndrome For Babies

Velocardiofacial Syndrome

Some babies who have Velocardiofacial Syndrome have poor muscle tone. This makes it harder for them to learn to roll over, to sit up and to walk. Physical therapy can help with these problems.

There's a chance that your baby may have some kind of heart defect (about half of babies who have Velocardiofacial Syndrome also have a heart problem). An ultrasound exam of your baby's heart will show any defects. Surgery may be necessary to fix the heart problems associated with Velocardiofacial Syndrome.

Some babies who have Velocardiofacial Syndrome have problems swallowing, or they may have blockages in their stomach or intestines. Surgery may be necessary to fix these problems. Once they are fixed, they usually cause no further harm.

Some babies have eye problems, like cataracts (cloudy lenses) or crossed eyes. Corrective lenses or surgery may be necessary to fix these problems.

Children who have Velocardiofacial Syndrome may have colds, ear infections and sinus infections more often than other children. They are more likely to have thyroid problems, hearing loss, seizures and problems in their bones and joints. It's also common for these children to be late in teething.

Velocardiofacial Syndrome

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