Patient's question:
The daughter of my neighbor suffers from Down syndrome. She has developmental delays. She is short in stature. She can only speak some simple words. She has facial and cranial deformities. She looks a bit foolish. How is the treatment for Down syndrome effective?Doctor's answer:
The current view is that Down syndrome is a congenital genetic disorder caused by a chromosomal abnormality. Clinically, it is characterized by mental retardation, physical development delay, and distinctive facial features. It is often accompanied by other deformities and has poor resistance. Currently, there is no effective treatment for this disease. It can only be addressed through active education and training to enable children to gain certain self-care abilities. Attention should be paid to preventing infections. Severe cases require lifelong care from the family.