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Dysequilibrium syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by mental retardation and nonprogressive incoordination. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Dysequilibrium syndrome is available below.
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Many people do not know that the were exposed to DES. Mothers may not have known they were taking DES or remember the kinds of medication they were given when they were pregnant. Some prescription vitamins included DES. (Source: excerpt from Pregnancy and Medications: NWHIC)
Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Dysequilibrium syndrome as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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