Common Medical Conditions in International Adopted children.
For children who are being adopted from the Eastern European
countries such as Romania, Russia, Ukraine, medical condition are very similar.
A adopting parent and examining physician should be on the look out for the
following medical and emotional issues.
The following is a list of common medical conditions and medical
risks associated with adopting children internationally:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder |
Malnutrition |
Parasitic Infections |
Developmental Delays |
Premature Birth |
Hernias |
| Attachment Disorders |
Chronic Ear Infections |
Chronic Respiratory Problems |
| Post Institution Syndrome |
Recurrent Pneumonias |
HIV Infection |
| Vision & Hearing Issues |
Hepatitis B & C |
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome |
| Learning Disability |
Fetal Alcohol Effect |
Scabies & Lice |
| Physical Abuse |
Undiagnosed Genetic Syndromes |
Decayed Teeth |
| Sexual Abuse |
Milk Intolerance |
Chronic Infections |
| Mental Retardation |
Giardia & Salmonella |
Failure to Thrive |
| Hyperactivity |
Small Head |
Short Stature |
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