We are in social networks:
Diencephalic syndrome
Is a rare disorder caused by a tumor that is usually located in the diencephalon, a portion of the brain just above the brainstem. The diencephalon includes the hypothalamus and the thalamus.
Symptoms:
- Have very poor weight.
- Inability to gain weight despite adequate nourishment is one of the symptoms of Diencephalic Syndrome.
- Being extremely thin.
- Complain of persistent headaches.
- Having trouble seeing things.
- The child with Diencephalic Syndrome will show symptoms of being always restless and overactive.
- Presence of nystagmus.
- Frequent episodes of vomiting
- Rarely, the child may develop hydrocephalus, hypoglycemia, or hypertension.
Preliminary plan:
- Neurologist appointment
- Endocrinologist appointment
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Urinalysis
- Blood test:
- Glucose
- Urinalysis, Zimnitsky method
- Thermometry
- Hormonal test:
- Adrenaline in daily urine
- Norepinephrine in daily urine
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Computed tomography of the adrenal glands
Doctors
Neurologist
Doctor of the highest qualification category «Neurology»
Obstetrician gynecologist, endocrinologist gynecologist
Obstetrician gynecologist, endocrinologist gynecologist
Candidate of Medical Science
Neurologist, reflexologist
Candidate of Medical Science
