Infants and children with severe vision loss, hearing loss, and motor impairment are benefiting from new Batten Disease treatment options.
Batten Disease, also known as juvenile and rare Batten disorder, is a rare and neurodegenerative disorder that typically begins during childhood and causes vision loss, hearing loss, and motor impairment. The disease is often referred to as a “lewens” disease due to the fact that it is commonly linked to a type of virus and is caused by an infection of the central nervous system. The disease is commonly referred to as “spielmeyer-vogt-sjogren” by British doctors who first described the macular degeneration (or L-D) and vascular changes (or Vascular Lewy Body) characteristic of this disorder.
This disease can affect any person, though males tend to have a greater chance of experiencing a complete onset of the disease than females. It most commonly affects infants and children. While it generally does not cause death, it can lead to other serious diseases and complications as it grows up. If left untreated, the disorder can progress to more serious conditions and result in disability. The symptoms of Batten Disease are very similar to those of Rheumatoid Arthritis, and they include decreased appetite, loss of weight, vomiting, skin rash or rashes, severe pain in the neck, limbs, and body, lack of coordination, and increased vulnerability to infections.
Since this disorder is rare, there are not many batten disease treatment options available. The most common medications used to treat this disorder are anti-inflammatory medications that include Corticosteroids, Fluctopramine, Advil, and Tylenol. These are commonly prescribed for patients in the early stages of the disorder. There are also several types of antidepressants that may be used to treat this disorder. These medications should only be used under the close supervision of a doctor and should not be used for extended periods of time. There is one type of treatment known as photodynamic treatment (PDT), which involves replacing the damaged tissue, which is damaged in the area of vision. This method can result in vision recovery and is highly effective. Radiation therapy is used to treat this disease in many cases, but the most effective therapy is surgery. Surgery is a very effective treatment option for many patients, as it stops the disease from worsening.
Another type of medication known as an immunoglobulin is also used to treat this disease. This medication is taken by injection directly into the brain and helps to reduce the inflammation associated with the disease. There is one type of batten disease treatment known as photodynamic treatment (PDT), which involves replacing the damaged tissue, which is damaged in the area of vision. This method can result in vision recovery and is highly effective. In some cases, if vision loss is severe, the doctor may decide to remove part of the retina or remove some of the affected cells. This procedure is called photorefractive keratectomy, or PRK. If PRK is done to correct vision recovery, then the patient will need to wear special glasses for about the first month after the surgery. The new glasses will be made of silicon so that they do not allow light through. These glasses will help patients to see in the dark, as well as reduce the glare that comes through the glasses and create a more uniform appearance to the patient.
