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Trisomy-18, Supportive Care with Neural-Acupuncture: A Case Report
Insights
Neuro-acupuncture offers supportive care for Trisomy-18 (T-18), a genetic disorder. This treatment improved a young patient's sleep, feeding, and mobility, with sustained effects for over a year.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Genetics
- Integrative Medicine
Background:
- Trisomy-18 (T-18) is a severe genetic disorder characterized by multiple congenital anomalies, developmental delays, and a shortened lifespan.
- Patients with T-18 often experience significant medical complications, including feeding difficulties, motor impairments, and sleep disturbances.
Observation:
- A 27-month-old female patient diagnosed with Trisomy-18 presented with severe challenges including inability to eat or swallow, lack of mobility, and sleep difficulties.
- The patient received four consecutive neuro-acupuncture (scalp acupuncture) treatments.
Findings:
- Immediate and dramatic improvements were observed post-treatment, including enhanced sleep quality, cessation of vomiting, and the initiation of eating.
- The patient demonstrated improved ability to stand and subsequently move, with these positive effects sustained for over one year.
Implications:
- Neuro-acupuncture may serve as a viable supportive therapy for managing complex symptoms associated with Trisomy-18.
- These findings suggest potential benefits of integrative approaches in improving the quality of life for individuals with severe genetic conditions.
Abstract:
The patient was a 27-month-old girl a congenital defect involving the 47th chromosome who was referred to an acupuncture clinic for supportive treatment of Trisomy-18 (T-18). The condition results in severe medical complications, developmental delays and a shortened lifespan. This patient was unable to eat or swallow, unable to move, and had difficulty sleeping. Her parents and the flew to New Mexico from New York and the patient underwent four consecutive neuro-acupuncture treatments (also called scalp acupuncture). The treatment response was immediate resulting in dramatic sleep improvement, cessation of vomiting, beginning to eat, and improved ability to stand and subsequently move. Treatment effects have been sustained for more than one year.
