Patient's question:
A close friend's child has noticed that her height has been getting shorter recently, and she also doesn't know why she keeps drooling. After a thorough medical examination at the hospital, the doctor said it was Down syndrome. How can Down syndrome be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Down syndrome, also known as 21-trisomy syndrome or congenital idiocy, is a disease caused by chromosomal abnormalities. To date, there is no effective treatment for Down syndrome. A comprehensive evaluation approach should be adopted, including medical and social services, to provide long-term patient education and specialized training for patients. For children with intellectual disabilities, preparatory education should be implemented to enable them to transition to regular schools, and specialized training should be provided to help them acquire certain training skills. Under supervision, they can often be self-sufficient in daily life, and may even engage in simpler social work to support themselves. I hope this helps you.