... for Rare Disorders SMN1 Gene — MedlinePlus Spinal Muscular Atrophy With Lower Extremity Predominance — MedlinePlus Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Late-Onset, Finkel Type; SMAFK — OMIM DYNC1H1 Gene — MedlinePlus X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy — MedlinePlus Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT): Causes/Inheritance — Muscular Dystrophy Association Charcot-Marie-Tooth ...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease and SMA: What Are the Differences?
... for Rare Disorders SMN1 Gene — MedlinePlus Spinal Muscular Atrophy With Lower Extremity Predominance — MedlinePlus Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Late-Onset, Finkel Type; SMAFK — OMIM DYNC1H1 Gene — MedlinePlus X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy — MedlinePlus Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT): Causes/Inheritance — Muscular Dystrophy Association Charcot-Marie-Tooth ...
... Feeding — Pediatric Neurology Early Laparoscopic Fundoplication and Gastrostomy in Infants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type I — Journal of Pediatric Surgery ...
Managing Gastric Reflux in SMA
... Feeding — Pediatric Neurology Early Laparoscopic Fundoplication and Gastrostomy in Infants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type I — Journal of Pediatric Surgery ...
... References Medical Management — Muscular Dystrophy Association Nutrition Basics — Cure SMA Gastronomy Tube (G-Tube) — Nemours KidsHealth Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) Home Care — Cincinnati Children’s Gastronomy Feeding Tube Bolus — MedlinePlus ...
How To Use a Feeding Tube at Home: 12 Tips for Caregivers
... References Medical Management — Muscular Dystrophy Association Nutrition Basics — Cure SMA Gastronomy Tube (G-Tube) — Nemours KidsHealth Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) Home Care — Cincinnati Children’s Gastronomy Feeding Tube Bolus — MedlinePlus ...
... In severe cases, certain types of feeding tubes may be needed, including temporary nasal feeding tubes (called nasogastric tubes) and permanent gastrostomy tubes — also called percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, or PEG, tubes.Speech-language pathology also plays an important role. ...
Nasal Regurgitation With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
... In severe cases, certain types of feeding tubes may be needed, including temporary nasal feeding tubes (called nasogastric tubes) and permanent gastrostomy tubes — also called percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, or PEG, tubes.Speech-language pathology also plays an important role. ...
... FAQs — Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK Risdiplam — National Library of Medicine Breathing Basics: Respiratory Care for Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy — Cure SMA Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) — Muscular Dystrophy Association Scoliosis in SMA — SMA Foundation Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR) — Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Gastrostomy ...
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treatment and Therapy Options
... FAQs — Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK Risdiplam — National Library of Medicine Breathing Basics: Respiratory Care for Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy — Cure SMA Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) — Muscular Dystrophy Association Scoliosis in SMA — SMA Foundation Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR) — Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Gastrostomy ...
... Extremity-Predominant 1 — Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center DYNC1H1 Gene — MedlinePlus Autosomal Dominant Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Lower Extremity-Predominant 2 — Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center BICD2 Gene — MedlinePlus Genetic Testing — Mayo Clinic Electromyography (EMG) — Mayo Clinic SMN1 Gene — MedlinePlus Charcot-Marie-Tooth ...
What Is SMA-LED?
... Extremity-Predominant 1 — Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center DYNC1H1 Gene — MedlinePlus Autosomal Dominant Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Lower Extremity-Predominant 2 — Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center BICD2 Gene — MedlinePlus Genetic Testing — Mayo Clinic Electromyography (EMG) — Mayo Clinic SMN1 Gene — MedlinePlus Charcot-Marie-Tooth ...
... Gastric or gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are very common and can be placed under the skin to reach the stomach. Another type of feeding tube is called a nasogastric tube or NG tube. These tubes are placed through the nose and run to the stomach. In both cases, the child is fed a liquid-based diet. ...
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
... Gastric or gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are very common and can be placed under the skin to reach the stomach. Another type of feeding tube is called a nasogastric tube or NG tube. These tubes are placed through the nose and run to the stomach. In both cases, the child is fed a liquid-based diet. ...
... A gastrostomy tube or PEG endoscopy is surgically placed into the stomach through the skin. SMA can cause stiffening of the jaw muscles. This can make chewing solid food difficult or tiring. Jaw stiffness may also contribute to swallowing problems and nutrition deficiencies. ...
Difficulty Swallowing With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
... A gastrostomy tube or PEG endoscopy is surgically placed into the stomach through the skin. SMA can cause stiffening of the jaw muscles. This can make chewing solid food difficult or tiring. Jaw stiffness may also contribute to swallowing problems and nutrition deficiencies. ...
... For example, a gastrostomy tube or a nasogastric tube can work for people diagnosed with SMA. Talk to your health care provider or medical team to find out what will work for you. ...
Pneumonia and SMA: How To Lower Your Risk
... For example, a gastrostomy tube or a nasogastric tube can work for people diagnosed with SMA. Talk to your health care provider or medical team to find out what will work for you. ...
... Depending on individual needs, tubes can be nasogastric (inserted through the nose into the stomach) or placed surgically through the abdomen, either into the stomach (gastrostomy) or small intestine (jejunostomy).Other TreatmentsA variety of supportive therapies can improve daily function, quality of life, and mobility for people with SMA: Physical ...
What Is Spinal Muscular Atrophy?
... Depending on individual needs, tubes can be nasogastric (inserted through the nose into the stomach) or placed surgically through the abdomen, either into the stomach (gastrostomy) or small intestine (jejunostomy).Other TreatmentsA variety of supportive therapies can improve daily function, quality of life, and mobility for people with SMA: Physical ...
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