Patient's question:
My friend's daughter has Down syndrome. It was very difficult for her and her husband 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. She wants to know what causes Down syndrome and how to prevent it from occurring.Doctor's answer:
Hello! Down syndrome is a congenital disease caused by chromosomal abnormalities. Clinically, it is characterized by intellectual disability, delayed limb development, often accompanied by other deformities, and the body's immunity is less prone to illness. Common causes of this disease include pregnant women exposed to radiation or taking certain medications during the second trimester of pregnancy. Currently, there is no effective treatment for this disease. Only through active education and training can children develop a certain degree of self-care ability. It is important to prevent infections. Severe cases usually require family-based care.