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Suggest Treatment For Giant Axonal Neuropaty
yes you can I have a son diagnosis Giant Axonal neurophaty I need help regarding any treatment in ucla or cidersina or any up date information to boost his aminum system not to get sick some body told me about reishi mushroom i don t know is good for my son or not I am not good working with computer if I disconnected I don t know how to comeback to this page my cel 714 604 6899
Fri, 17 Apr 2020
Hello,
Giant axonal neuropathy is a rare disease, it is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder. He needs to get nerve conduction velocity test, brain MRI and peripheral nerve biopsy done under a Neurologist. The treatment will depend on the clinical condition and reports of the findings obtained.
Treatment is commonly supportive and symptomatic. Get connected to physiotherapists, speech and language therapists. Give him food rich in vitamin B1, B6, B12 or supplements. Give him fruits, whole grains, legumes, omega-3 rich foods and lean protein.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Giant axonal neuropathy is a rare disease, it is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder. He needs to get nerve conduction velocity test, brain MRI and peripheral nerve biopsy done under a Neurologist. The treatment will depend on the clinical condition and reports of the findings obtained.
Treatment is commonly supportive and symptomatic. Get connected to physiotherapists, speech and language therapists. Give him food rich in vitamin B1, B6, B12 or supplements. Give him fruits, whole grains, legumes, omega-3 rich foods and lean protein.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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