Patient's question:
My best friend's child was diagnosed as possibly having Down syndrome during pregnancy, but she couldn't bear to terminate the pregnancy at the time. Now that the child has been born, it is indeed a Down syndrome child. I would like to ask if such children can be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, there is currently no effective treatment for Down syndrome, and prenatal screening is key. Down syndrome, also known as 21-trisomy syndrome, congenital idiocy, or Down syndrome, is a disease caused by chromosomal abnormalities. Children with Down syndrome have distinct facial features and intellectual disabilities. Down syndrome affects growth and development, leading to intellectual disabilities and increasing the burden on families.