Mental retardation natural history, complications and prognosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chelsea Mae Nobleza, M.D.[2]

Overview

If left untreated, [#]% of patients with [disease name] may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].

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Common complications of [disease name] include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].

OR

Prognosis is generally excellent/good/poor, and the 1/5/10-year mortality/survival rate of patients with [disease name] is approximately [#]%.

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Natural History

ID often is accompanied by other mental, medical, and physical conditions like epilepsy and cerebral palsy. The most common comorbid conditions are attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and stereotypical movement disorder. [1]

Prognosis

People with mild to moderate ID are able to live independently and be successful at jobs requiring simple tasks while people with severe ID will require lifetime support. [2]

References

  1. "Neurodevelopmental Disorders". 2013. doi:10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596.dsm01.
  2. "Intellectual Disability - Pediatrics - MSD Manual Professional Edition".


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