what is fahrs disease?

Question

i know it has to do with calcium deposits in the brain but what can it lead 2?

the 1st person to answer my question was clueless this disease deals with the brain not anus

Answer 1

OK...Fahr's Disease DOES have to do with calcium deposits in the brain.
It is a rare degenerative neurologic disorder characterized by just that....the presence of abnormal calcium deposits (calcifications) and associated cell loss in certain areas of the brain (such as the basal ganglia. The condition is often referred to as idiopathic basal ganglia calcification (IBGC) because there is no apparent explanation for such calcification in these brain regions (idiopathic). Symptoms often include progressive deterioration of cognitive abilities (dementia) and loss of acquired motor skills. As it progresses, paralysis may develop that is associated with muscle stiffness (rigidity) and restricted movements. Visual impairments are sometimes noticed with some patients later in the illness as well.
According to research, Fahr's Disease is often familial, meaning it tends to run in families. Some research suggests it results from an unidentified infection during pregnancy affecting the developing fetus.
I hope this info. helps you a little. It is an ever-developing world of medicine out there and only your Dr. can truly diagnose or treat such diseases. But information is free. Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with Fahr's?
Good luck with everything....

Answer 2

it can lead to symptoms like those of Parkinson's disease for example tremors and muscle rigidity. These symptoms generally occur later in the development of the disease. More common symptoms include disordered muscle tone and involuntary, rapid, jerky movements.

Typically onset is in the 40s or 50s, although it can occur at any time in childhood or adolescence.

It genetic and therefore not infectious.

There is no cure or standard course of treatment.

prognosis is variable and hard to predict. There is no reliable correlation between age, extent of calcium deposits in the brain, and neurological deficit. Since the appearance of calcification is age-dependent, a CT scan could be negative in a gene carrier who is younger than the age of 55.

Answer 3

FIND OUT ALL THE INFO YOU NEED AT THIS SITE'
http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Fahr's+Disease
GOOD LUCK.

Answer 4

I think you have a typo.

It's F-A-R-T-S disease. It's only a disease when you can't control it.

Talk to your health care professional for more information.