Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood / Disease

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Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

Synonyms of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

AHC
Alternating Hemiplegia Syndrome

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by frequent, temporary episodes of paralysis on one side of the body (hemiplegia). Symptoms usually begin before the age of 18 months. This syndrome may be characterized by temporary (transient) hemiplegia of varying degrees; temporary paralysis of the muscles that control eye movement (transient ocular palsies); sudden, involuntary movements of limbs and facial muscles (choreoathetosis); and/or excessive sweating with changes in skin color and body temperature (autonomic nervous system dysfunction). Mental capacity may be affected. The exact cause of AHC is unknown. Some cases of AHC may be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.

Organizations related to Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation (AHC)
11700 Merriman Road
Livonia MI 48150
Phone #: 650-365-5798
800 #: 888-225-3353
e-mail: laegan6@sbcglobal.net
Home page: http://www.ahckids.org
MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay WI 54301-1243
Phone #: 920-336-5333
800 #: 877-336-5333
e-mail: mums@netnet.net
Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
31 Center Drive
Bethesda MD 20892-2540
Phone #: 301-496-5751
800 #: 800-352-9424
e-mail: braininfo@ninds.nih.gov
Home page: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/

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