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Posted On : 17 Nov 2009

IN INFANTILE TREMOR SYNDROME WHAT IS THE TREATMENT_?
Q` Vit B12 SHOULD BE GIVEN ORALLY OR PARENTERALLY AND IN WHAT DOSE.

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jayanthi

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parenteral

15 years ago

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Anil Sonawane

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Diazepam

15 years ago

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John Wong

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propranolol

15 years ago

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satish shahane

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INJ VIT B 12 500 TO 1000 MICROGRAM IM OR IV DAILY FOR 10 DAYS FOLLOWED BY MONTHLY 1000 MICROGRAM IM OR IV

15 years ago

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laxmi

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vitamin b12 orally

15 years ago

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B12 deficiency has been found to be associated with ITS. However iron deficiency, magnesium deficiency and zinc deficiency have also been postulated. It is seen in children who are on prolonged exclusive breast-feeding with mothers who are predominantly vegetarians. Treatment consists of therapy for anemia and nutritional deficiency. Vitamin B12 in high doses may be required if B12 levels are low. Zinc and magnesium supplements may also be necessary. If the tremors are severe, Phenobarbitone {3-5 mg, kg, day} may be required to decrease the intensity. Initially Injectible B12 may be needed for 10-14 days.

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