Moebius Syndrome

Moebius Syndrome: Introduction

Moebius Syndrome: Moebius syndrome is a very rare condition characterized by underdevelopment of the facial nerves (particularly sixth and seventh cranial nerves) which causes facial paralysis. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Moebius Syndrome is available below.

Symptoms of Moebius Syndrome

• Infant sucking difficulty
• Inability to follow moving object with eyes
• Lack of facial expression
• Inability to smile
• Tilting head back to swallow
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 27 symptoms of Moebius Syndrome

Moebius Syndrome: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Moebius Syndrome:

• Eroded corneas - due to impaired blinking ability
• Delayed speech development (see Speech symptoms)
• Mild developmental delay can occur e.g. delayed walking and crawling
• more complications...»

Wrongly Diagnosed with Moebius Syndrome?

• Failure to diagnose Moebius Syndrome
• Undiagnosed: Moebius Syndrome

Treatments for Moebius Syndrome

• Supportive measures depending on the nature of the symptoms:
• Speech therapy for speech problems
• Feeding alternatives if there are feeding problems e.g. special bottles
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• more treatments...»

See full list of 8 treatments for Moebius Syndrome

Prognosis for Moebius Syndrome

Prognosis for Moebius Syndrome: The prognosis is usually good with most people adapting to the condition using various therapies. They can lead normal fulfilling lives.

More about prognosis of Moebius Syndrome

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