Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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This paper discusses the causes of fetal alcohol syndrome, the treatments available and the diagnostic procedures for the disorder. It also speaks in depth about the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome on the fetus. The writer points out that the child, and the adult and the disorder progresses with age. Further, the writer discusses the causes of the disorder, in addition to preventative measures.

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"Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, (FAS) can affect a child in the areas of motor, behavioral and speech development. It is a disease that has one common cause, and that is the use of alcohol during pregnancy. Often misdiagnosed, FAS carries with it marked signs for proper evaluation of its existence in a child, and treatments are available for the disorder. Unfortunately, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is the source of life long illnesses. These illnesses may be mild in some cases, and quite profound in others. While the medical community cannot cure any child who suffers from FAS, there are preventative measures and treatments that all medical professionals should be aware of in dealing with the disorder. As many studies conclude, there is no definitive guideline regarding the amount of alcohol that can be consumed during a pregnancy in order for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome to be avoided."

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