Patient's question:
The neighbor finally gave birth to a baby, but unfortunately, her child was found to have Down syndrome. What should be done if a child has Down syndrome?Doctor's answer:
This disease is also known as Down syndrome. It is a genetic disorder. If you have been diagnosed with it, it is difficult to treat. It is a mutation on the chromosome. It is a genetic change, making treatment difficult. The main manifestations are that the child is born with a unique and distinctive face, often showing lethargy and feeding difficulties. As they grow older, the signs of intellectual disability become more apparent, and the development of motor skills and sexual development are also delayed. Currently, there is no effective treatment for this disease, and long-term education and training for children should be provided. Preventing infectious diseases and various infections, and early use of oral vitamin B6, r-tyrosine, folic acid, etc., can help improve function. Surgery can be performed to correct other deformities associated with it.