Patient's question:
I always thought my niece didn't have any illnesses, but I didn't expect her to have Down syndrome. I'm not very familiar with this disease. Could you please tell me what the early symptoms of Down syndrome are?Doctor's answer:
Down syndrome is a congenital chromosomal disease, also known as mental retardation, and it cannot be developed later in life. Down syndrome is also called mental retardation because it has an extra 21st chromosome, so it is also known as trisomy 21 syndrome. The main manifestations of Down syndrome are special facial features, wide-set eyes, low nasal bridge, thick tongue, intellectual disability, delayed growth and development, and 50% are accompanied by congenital heart disease. Down syndrome can be screened in standardized prenatal examinations. Down syndrome cannot be cured at present. Down syndrome is very harmful to children. Once a mother discovers her child's symptoms, she should take the child to a regular hospital for diagnosis immediately, pay close attention to the child's care issues, and recommend appropriate diet.