Patient's question:
Go to the hospital for a check-up. The test results show Down syndrome. Can Down syndrome be treated?Doctor's answer:
Down syndrome is also known as trisomy 21 or congenital idiocy. It is a disease caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21. 60% of fetuses are miscarried in the early stages of pregnancy. Survivors have intellectual disabilities, distinctive facial features, growth and development disorders, and are prone to other congenital chromosomal abnormalities. It cannot be fundamentally treated. You can focus on other complications of the patient, such as congenital heart disease, for consultation. The child is affected by Down syndrome, so parents must take the child to see a doctor immediately for treatment to prevent the use of blind medication to alleviate its symptoms. Parents should pay close attention to changes in their child's symptoms and do their best to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.