Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder — Study Review
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https://doi.org/10.15225/PNN.2020.9.3.6Keywords
alcohol ingestion, brain development pathology, FAS, pregnancyAbstract
Fetal alcohol syndrome is regarded as a spectrum. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) might be surprisingly common, especially in vulnerable populations. Mental health problems, substance abuse, inappropriate sexual behavior, school and legal problems and unemployment might cooccur with FASD. Treatment of comorbidities might be helpful, however effects of stimulants in FASD are controversial. Women who drink during pregnancy might suffer from nutritional deficiencies, therefore try of compensation might be helpful for both mother and child. Moreover, nutrient of children with FASD might play an important role as a potential supportive therapy. In addition, physical exercise therapy might be beneficial for both mother and children because of neurogenesis induction potential. There is no established therapy for FASD, therefore further studies should focus on formulating one. (JNNN 2020;9(3):119–122)
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