Patient's question:
What is a Down syndrome child, what are the risks, and how should it be treatedDoctor's answer:
Hello: Down syndrome infants are commonly known as "Down syndrome children." They are the most prevalent chromosomal abnormality issue in China at the current stage. The main characteristics of "Down syndrome children" are low intelligence and accompanied by distinctive facial features. To date, there is neither an effective preventive measure nor an effective treatment for this disease in medicine. The only way is to detect it as early as possible through prenatal screening and diagnosis to terminate pregnancy and prevent the birth of affected children. Experts remind that the following seven types of couples belong to high-risk groups: pregnant women with a history of viral infections before and during pregnancy, such as influenza or rubella; one partner has chromosomal abnormalities during conception; one partner is older; pregnant women taking teratogenic drugs before and during pregnancy, such as tetracycline; one partner working long-term under radioactive screens or in polluted environments; pregnant women with a history of habitual abortion, premature birth, or stillbirth; one partner who has been keeping pets for a long time.