Is there any treatment for Tay-Sachs disease?

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Presently, there is no treatment for Tay-Sachs disease. Anticonvulsant medicine may initially control seizures. Other supportive treatment includes proper nutrition and hydration and techniques to keep the airway open. Children may eventually need a feeding tube.

This answer is based on source information from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

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Presently, there is no treatment for Tay-Sachs disease. Anticonvulsant medicine may initially control seizures. Other supportive treatment includes proper nutrition and hydration and techniques to keep the airway open. Children may eventually need a... More
Dr. Deborah Raines of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:

Currently there is no treatment to cure or control the neurologic degeneration of Tay Sachs Disease. The child's care is focused on maintaining comfort.
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