What Is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Heart Defects
If a fetus does not develop as they should then it can lead to defects of their heart. These defects can sometimes be dangerous and require immediate surgery, whereas others are less severe but can still have an impact on the patient’s quality of life.
Some patients will also go on to develop problems with their bones, leading to complications well into their adult lives. In addition, some will have problems with their kidneys, which could also cause a number of issues. Patients with fetal alcohol syndrome will often have to make certain lifestyle sacrifices in order to keep themselves well.
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