what is Moebius Syndrome? moebius syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that is present at birth.it primarily affects the 6th and 7th cranial nerves, leaving those with the condition unable to move their faces (they cant smile, frown, suck, grimace or blink their eyes)and unable to move their eyes laterally. Other cranial nerves may be affected, especially the 3rd, 4th ,5th ,9th, 10th, and 12th. There may be skeletal involvement causing hand/feet anomalies and/or club feet. Respiratory problems, speech and swallowing disorders, visual impairments, sensory integration dysfunction, sleep disorder, weak upper body strength may also be present. Approximately 30% of children with Moebius syndrome are on the autism spectrum. Symptoms May include.. Lack of facial expression; inability to smile feeding, swallowing and choking problems keeping head back to swallow Eye sensitivity due to inability to squint Motor delays due to upper body weakness Absence of lateral eye movement Absence of blinking Strabismus (crossed eyes) Drooling High palate short or deformed tongue limited movement of tongue submucous cleft palate Dental problems Hearing impairment Articulation /speech disorders Minor mid line anomalies Club feet hand/feet deformities SEE ONE OF THE REASON YOU SHOULD BE GRATEFUL YOU DONT LIVE I DO.....I HAVE LEARNED TO ACCEPT IT.........MOEBIUS HAS NO CURE SO I AM STUCK LIKE THIS FOREVER
Posted on: Sat, 20 Dec 2014 13:11:49 +0000
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