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Familial Dysautonomia
How is it treated?
Treatment of the condition is symptomatic with emphasis on special therapies (feeding, occupational, physical and speech). The absence of overflow tears requires frequent use of topical lubrication. To cope with the labile blood pressures, periodic gastrointestinal problems and dysautonomic crises, special drug management is required. Surgical interventions may be required to protect the child from respiratory problems that result from misdirecting their swallows. As there is a high incidence of spine curvature, surgery may also be needed for this problem. Due to the decreased taste, temperature and pain perception, the child will need particular protection from injury.
What are the symptoms?
| Inheritance patterns and prenatal diagnosis 
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