Patient's question:
My cousin's baby is almost one year old. Recently, it has been difficult for her to take naps at night. She cries before taking a nap, and the nap duration is short. When she went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said it was Down syndrome. Please ask what are the main symptoms of Down syndrome in its advanced stage.Doctor's answer:
Down syndrome is a common chromosomal disorder in clinical diagnosis, characterized by intellectual disability, delayed growth and development, a distinctive mental retardation facial appearance, and transverse palm. Currently, there is no specific and effective treatment for this disease, and the main approach is symptomatic treatment. If there are deformities, surgical correction can be considered. If a child is affected by Down syndrome, the mother must take the child to the hospital for immediate diagnosis and treatment to prevent the use of small advertisements for drugs. Proper medication is necessary. For parents, it is important to closely monitor the child's condition and provide as much support as possible to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.