Patient's question:
The child of the younger sister has Down syndrome, and it's impossible to treat no matter what. The younger sister is truly in agony, crying all day. I want to understand the dangers of Down syndrome. What are the dangers of Down syndrome?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Down syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21. The main clinical manifestations include: small palpebral fissures, wide interpalpebral distance, slanted double eyelids, low nasal bridge, small external ears, frequent open mouth and tongue, drooling, short neck, and a special wide face. Intellectual backwardness, slow growth and development, accompanied by deformities, and oversized hands. The main hazards are related to deformities, intellectual disability, and growth retardation. Currently, there is no effective treatment, and comprehensive measures such as medical and social services are mainly adopted to provide long-term patient education for patients. It is usually necessary to pay attention to preventing infections. It is recommended that parents complete a chromosomal examination to prepare for a healthy baby.