Batten Disease
Symptoms of Batten disease — a rare, progressive disorder of the nervous system — usually appear in children between the ages of 5 and 10. Parents or doctors may notice a previously normal child has begun to develop vision problems or seizures. The early signs of Batten disease also can be subtle, and include personality and behavior changes, slow learning, clumsiness, or stumbling. A neurologist, a doctor who specializes in diseases of the brain and nervous system, can diagnose it.
Batten disease is inherited and there is no specific treatment to halt or reverse the symptoms. But, seizures can sometimes be reduced or controlled with medicines. Batten disease is often fatal by the late teens or twenties.
Support and encouragement can help patients and families cope with the profound disability caused by this disease. Support groups can allow affected children, adults, and families to share common concerns and experiences.
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