What are the signs of FAS (Fetal alcohol syndrome)?
The defects that are part of fetal alcohol syndrome are irreversible and can include serious physical, mental and behavioral problems, though they vary from one child to another signs of fetal alcohol syndrome may include: Distinctive facial features, including small eyes, an exceptionally thin upper lip, a short, upturned nose and a smooth skin surface between the nose and upper lip Heart defects Deformities of joints, limbs and fingers Slow physical growth before and after birth Vision difficulties or hearing problems Small head circumference and brain size (microcephaly) Mental retardation and delayed development Abnormal behavior such as a short attention span, hyperactivity, poor impulse control, extreme nervousness and anxiety
