Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 308 pages
- Published by: AuthorHouse
- Edition: 1st Edition September 8, 2005
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1420806491
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1420806496
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Book Dimensions:
8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
- Weighs: 1.1 pounds
Product Description
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is an inherited disorder of the adrenal glands. Its effects can be wide-ranging and serious-from problems of ambiguous genitalia in baby girls; to problems with growth and physical development; to problems with infertility and hormone imbalance. When undiagnosed and untreated, CAH can also be life threatening. While severe forms of CAH are uncommon, milder forms can affect as many as 1 in 100 people. Yet, CAH remains difficult to understand and care for. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Parents' Guide takes a nuts-and-bolts look at CAH-what this condition is, how it is inherited, and how it is treated and monitored. This new book on CAH written for a lay audience will be welcomed by all patients and parents who, until now, have had few places to turn for in-depth information. "As parents you will find this book understandable, complete, and comforting in its upbeat approach. Any pediatrician caring for a CAH child will also be well advised to obtain a copy. I wish I had had one sooner." -Dr. John D. Crawford, Emeritus Professor,
Harvard Medical School
Reader ReviewsThis detailed book provides answers to parents' most pressing questions about CAH. The tables and graphs are very helpful. It is well written and easy to understand... a must have for every family affected by CAH.
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