{"id":19332,"date":"2022-04-04T00:56:02","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T05:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tipsdemadre.com\/sotos-syndrome-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T01:11:23","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:11:23","slug":"sotos-syndrome-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tipsdemadre.com\/en\/sotos-syndrome-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Sotos syndrome (symptoms, diagnosis and treatment)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Sotos syndrome is a rare congenital disease. The syndrome is named after physician Juan Sotos, who first described this condition in 1964. The cause is a change in DNA<\/strong> (genetic material).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Characteristics of the syndrome<\/h2>\r\n

Sotos syndrome has several characteristics. Not everyone has all the characteristics and the extent to which a characteristic is present also differs from person to person. Like all children, each child and adult with Sotos syndrome is unique.<\/p>\r\n

People with Sotos syndrome have a characteristic physical appearance, which is most evident between the ages of 1 and 6. During childhood, the child grows much faster than average and therefore is much taller than his peers. A small child looks like a big child, with a larger than normal head. After the first 6 years, rapid growth slows down. Ultimately, most adults with Sotos syndrome are not much taller than average.<\/p>\r\n

In the field of movement (motor skills), speech and language, the child develops more slowly, so they usually take longer to roll over, crawl and walk. One reason for this is that a child with Sotos syndrome often has lower muscle tone. He also tends to learn to speak a little later than the average child. His way of expressing himself when speaking is usually slower due to low muscle tone. The boy is taller than his peers but slower. This can cause frustration and behaviour problems. Because a child is older than his peers, the environment (school-day center) almost always expects too much of the child.<\/p>\r\n

Most children with Sotos syndrome have mild to moderate intellectual disability.<\/p>\r\n

Diagnosis of Sotos syndrome<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Sotos syndrome can be diagnosed in infants and children. However, it is not a normal part of the newborn screening process in hospitals. Instead, doctors test it after noticing the symptoms. Symptoms can take months or several years to get a doctor to test for the disorder.<\/strong>

The doctor begins with a physical exam and collects the medical history. Discuss the symptoms and examine the child. They may also recommend radiographies, CT scans, and MRIs<\/strong> to rule out the possibility of other medical problems.

A genetic test is part of the process of diagnosing Sotos syndrome. The test will look for a mutation in the NSD1 gene<\/strong>.

It is common for children with Sotos syndrome to receive a diagnosis of autism<\/strong> spectrum disorder. Your doctor may recommend behavioral and other therapies that may help.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Treatment Options for Sotos Syndrome<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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There is no cure or specific treatment for Sotos syndrome. Instead, treatment focuses on treating the symptoms.<\/p>\r\n

Treatment options include:<\/p>\r\n