Ampola syndrome

Overview

A rare genetic disease characterized primarily by mental retardation, facial anomalies, short stature, seizures and finger and toe abnormalities. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Ampola syndrome is available below.

Symptoms

• Reduced muscle tone
• Low-set ears
• High forehead
• Mental retardation 
• Seizures

Causes

• Learning disorders
• Chromosome disorders
• Down syndrome
• Metabolic disorders
• Muscle overuse
• Infections
• Flu
• Fluid loss