- Genetic disorder that effects proteins important for tissues that make up kidneys, inner ear and eyes - causes kidney failure, blindness and deafness - Be aware of sensorineural hearing loss - Cochlear implants - total communication (sign language?)

- uncontrollable muscle contractions caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain - vary in severity - Grand Mal: loses consciousness, jerking movements of whole body - head injury can occur during seizure - Neurological problems related to speech, language and swallowing

Common Conditions Flashcards by Trisha Raposo

Alport Syndrome

Genetic disorder that effects proteins important for tissues that make up kidneys, inner ear and eyes
causes kidney failure, blindness and deafness
Be aware of sensorineural hearing loss
Cochlear implants
total communication (sign language?)

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Seizures

uncontrollable muscle contractions caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain
vary in severity
Grand Mal: loses consciousness, jerking movements of whole body
head injury can occur during seizure
Neurological problems related to speech, language and swallowing

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