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Alström syndrome - Treatment

Treatment:

There is no specific treatment for this syndrome. Treatment for symptoms may include:

Diabetes medication
Hearing aids
Heart medications
Thyroid hormone replacement

Support Groups:

Alström Syndrome International -- www.alstrom.org

Expectations (prognosis):

The following are likely to develop:

Deafness
Permanent blindness
Type 2 diabetes

Kidney and liver failure may get worse.

Complications:

Complications from diabetes
Coronary artery disease (from diabetes and high cholesterol)
Fatigue and shortness of breath (if poor heart function isn't treated)

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you suspect symptoms of diabetes such as increased thirst and urination. Seek medical attention promptly if you suspect that your infant or child cannot see or hear normally.

Reviewed last on: 8/1/2008
Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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