Patient's question:
I didn't have the screening for Down syndrome during pregnancy because I considered that there was no family history of genetic diseases. As a result, my child was diagnosed with Down syndrome. How is Down syndrome treated? How is Down syndrome treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, Down syndrome is not a hereditary disease, so having a family history is not meaningful. Down syndrome is a congenital disease caused by a genetic mutation, resulting from having an extra 21st chromosome. It may be caused by harmful substances such as illness in the pregnant woman, medication, or exposure to radiation during pregnancy. Since Down syndrome is a genetic disorder, there is currently no treatment available. It is recommended that specialized rehabilitation therapy be conducted to help the child develop some degree of self-care ability.