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Is Their A Cure For Leukodystrophy ? How Are Hearing And Vision Losses Caused By It Treated ?
Hi, my sister has been diagnosed with leuckodystropy 15 years back. That docters said there is no treatment for this. She is has hearing and vision problem. She can only see or hear 5% ... lease let me know if there is any treatment now ?? Or can she go for cochlear implanttaion fas hairing aid ??? Her age is now 28 now.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012
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cochlear implantation is a good option if there are no contraindications..but if auditory nerve is involved it wont help u..treatment options are very few..hope for the best..take care
cochlear implantation is a good option if there are no contraindications..but if auditory nerve is involved it wont help u..treatment options are very few..hope for the best..take care
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