Down Syndrome: It is a chromosomal condition caused by the presence of an extra copy of Chromosome 21. It is also called trisomy 21 because there are three copies of this chromosome instead of two, which changes the normal development of body’s and brain’s. In 1866 British physician named as a John Langdon Down described this syndrome.
Signs and symptoms: It occurs at a rate of 1 per 733 births. Mentally and physically development are slower in individuals with Down syndrome as compared to normal and healthy individuals. They are slower while understanding speech and expressing speech. They may have a speech delay.
Individuals with Down syndrome facing complications includes:
Short neck, abnormally shaped ears, upward slant to the eye, loose ligaments, Flat face, Small hands and feet.
Congenital heart disease, Hearing loss, Thyroid disorders, Intestinal problems, Skeletal problems, Malignancies such as leukemia .
Causes: Chances of having a baby with Down syndrome increase with the age of the mother. At age of 35 and above risk is high. By 30 risk is 1 in chance of 900 while by 40 risk increases upto 1 chance in 100 chances of conceiving a child with down syndrome.
Treatment:
Down Syndrome can not be cure. While there are many treatments that includes:
Regular checkups and screening
Medications
Surgery
Counseling and Supportive Nature.
Some of the best Natural Health Down Syndrome Care centres are listed below:
Institute of Child Development (ICD), New Delhi.
DOWNSYNDROME FEDERATION OF INDIA, Chennai
NICHD Information Resource Center
Edens, Surat, Gujarat.
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