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Riley-Day Syndrome
Alternate Names : Familial Dysautonomia, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy - Type III
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Riley-Day Syndrome Treatment
Protection from injury is critical. Problems are treated as they occur, including treatment of aspiration pneumonia, anticonvulsant therapy if seizures are present, and liquid tears and bethanechol to prevent drying of eyes.
Anti-emetics may be used to control vomiting. Postural hypotension can be managed with increased fluid and salt intake, caffeine, and waist-high elastic stockings.
An annual spine exam is needed to monitor for scoliosis, which can be treated with braces or surgery.
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• Definition
• Riley-Day Syndrome Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Riley-Day Syndrome Symptoms & Signs
• Riley-Day Syndrome Prevention
• Riley-Day Syndrome Diagnosis & Tests
• Riley-Day Syndrome Treatment
• Riley-Day Syndrome Prognosis
• Riley-Day Syndrome Complications
• Riley-Day Syndrome Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Aspiration Pneumonia
• Diabetes
• Pneumonia
Tests & Exams
• Chest X-Ray
Other Topics
• Autosomal Recessive
• Chronic
• Genetic Counseling and Prenatal Diagnosis
• Hypotonia
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Seizures
• Stimulus
• Sweating - Excessive
• Swelling
• Unconsciousness - First Aid
• Walking/Gait Abnormalities
Review Date : 1/30/2003
Reviewed By : Douglas R. Stewart, M.D., Division of Medical Genetics, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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