Patient's question:
I am currently 16 weeks and five days pregnant. I had a prenatal screening for Down syndrome, and there was a high risk of neural tube defect. The doctor recommended going to a major hospital for further diagnosis. I feel very scared and don't know which hospital to go to in Wuhan or what tests to undergo. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Down syndrome (Down Syndrome), also known as Mongolism, is caused by congenital chromosomal abnormalities. In most patients, an error occurs during genetic division, leading to the nucleus containing extra chromosomes; a smaller portion is caused by translocation... Since no drug has yet been invented to improve the intelligence of the mentally retarded, the treatment of Down syndrome primarily focuses on guidance. Treatment plans are generally arranged based on intellectual age, with acupuncture and moxibustion being the main methods for rehabilitation, intelligence enhancement, and guided education, as well as music education to improve interest and ability. This technique, named "the world's first challenge" due to the special pathological characteristics of Down syndrome, combines the syndrome differentiation of Traditional Chinese Medicine with the disease differentiation of Western Medicine to formulate corresponding treatment plans.