Diseases
Small Head (Microcephaly)
Microcephaly is a medical condition in which the brain does not develop properly resulting in a smaller than normal head. ... A homozygous mutation in one of the microcephalin genes causes primarymicrocephaly. It serves as an important neurological indication or warning sign, but no uniformity exists in its definition.
SYMPTOMS
- Developmental: delayed development, failure to thrive, learning disability, short stature, or slow growth
- Behavioural: hyperactivity, impulsivity, or irritability
- Also common: misshapen face, hearing loss, intellectual disability, malnutrition, poor coordination, speech impairment, or vision disorder
CAUSES
- Craniosynostosis. ...
- Chromosomal abnormalities. ...
- Decreased oxygen to the fetal brain (cerebral anoxia). ...
- Infections passed to the fetus during pregnancy. ...
- Exposure to drugs, alcohol or certain toxic chemicals in the womb. ...
- Severe malnutrition.
Chitradurga
Seebara, Behind Indian Oil Petrol Bunk, Basavakumara Swamy Mutt, Chitradurga - 577504
Kunigal
K Huraliborsandra, Gowdgere Post, Dhomratti Temple Road, Kunigal, Tumakuru District. - 572130
Bengaluru
36, KG Gollarapalya, Bolare (P), Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru - 560082