Eden Penelope is a very precious little girl
On January 18th, 2010 Eden's Family found out that she has
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
The Diagnosis of Type 2 SMA is almost always made before 2 years of age, with the majority of cases diagnosed by 15 months. Children with this type may sit unsupported when placed in a seated position, although they are often unable to come to a sitting position without assistance. At some point they may be able to stand. This is accomplished with the aid of assistance or bracing and/or a parapodium/standing frame. Swallowing usually is not a characteristic of Type 2, but vary from child to child. Some patients may have difficulty eating enough food by mouth to maintain their weight and grow, and a feeding tube may become necessary. Children with Type 2 SMA frequently have tongue fasciculations and manifest a fine tremor in the outstretched fingers. Children with Type 2 also have weak intercostals muscles and are diaphragmatic breathers. They have difficulty coughing and may have difficulty taking deep enough breaths while they sleep to maintain normal oxygen levels. Scoliosis is almost uniformly present as these children grow, resulting in need for spinal surgery or bracing at some point in their clinical course. Decreased bone density can result in an increased susceptibility to fractures.
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On January 18th, 2010 Eden's Family found out that she has
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
The Diagnosis of Type 2 SMA is almost always made before 2 years of age, with the majority of cases diagnosed by 15 months. Children with this type may sit unsupported when placed in a seated position, although they are often unable to come to a sitting position without assistance. At some point they may be able to stand. This is accomplished with the aid of assistance or bracing and/or a parapodium/standing frame. Swallowing usually is not a characteristic of Type 2, but vary from child to child. Some patients may have difficulty eating enough food by mouth to maintain their weight and grow, and a feeding tube may become necessary. Children with Type 2 SMA frequently have tongue fasciculations and manifest a fine tremor in the outstretched fingers. Children with Type 2 also have weak intercostals muscles and are diaphragmatic breathers. They have difficulty coughing and may have difficulty taking deep enough breaths while they sleep to maintain normal oxygen levels. Scoliosis is almost uniformly present as these children grow, resulting in need for spinal surgery or bracing at some point in their clinical course. Decreased bone density can result in an increased susceptibility to fractures.
For more information about SMA please click on the above menu
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy
(SMA)
* #1 Genetic Killer of Children under the
age of 2.
* 1 in 40 carry the SMA Gene
* SMA has no age, gender or ethnic
preference.
Together we can find a cure!
(SMA)
* #1 Genetic Killer of Children under the
age of 2.
* 1 in 40 carry the SMA Gene
* SMA has no age, gender or ethnic
preference.
Together we can find a cure!
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