Patient's question:
The son of a colleague of mine is only 4 years old this year. Unfortunately, the child suffers from Down syndrome. My colleague is particularly distressed due to the child's illness. How should Down syndrome be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, Down syndrome, also known as 21-trisomy syndrome or congenital idiocy, is a disease caused by chromosomal abnormalities. Children usually have significant intellectual disabilities, distinctive facial features, growth and development disorders, and multiple congenital malformations. Currently, there is no treatment method for this disease worldwide, mainly because children with the condition have weakened immunity, so it is important to prevent infections. If accompanied by congenital heart disease, gastrointestinal disorders, or other malformations, surgical correction can be considered.