Patient's question:
The daughter of a friend of mine has Down syndrome. It was difficult for her parents to get pregnant, but now they see that children of the same age have already started running, yet her daughter, at the age of 4 or 5, still cannot walk. I want to know what causes Down syndrome?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Down syndrome is a congenital disease caused by chromosomal abnormalities. Clinically, it is characterized by intellectual disability, delayed physical development, often accompanied by other deformities, and poor immunity, making it easy to get sick. Currently, there is no effective treatment for this disease. Only active education and training can help children develop certain self-care abilities. It is important to prevent infections. Severe cases usually require lifelong care from family members.