Patient's question:
Doctor, my friend's child has short stature, a smaller head circumference than normal, and a shorter anteroposterior diameter of the head. The examination revealed Down syndrome. Where can early treatment for Down syndrome be received?Doctor's answer:
Children with Down syndrome have a disease caused by chromosomal abnormalities in growth and development, a congenital intellectual disability resulting from an extra chromosome 21. It is typically detected during early pregnancy, and there are generally no specialized hospitals for treating this disease. Complete recovery from this disease is not possible, and there are no special or effective treatments. Symptomatic treatment is the best approach. Down syndrome has a significant impact on children, so it is recommended that parents take their child to a specialist for follow-up treatment and follow the doctor's guidance. In daily life, it is okay to give the child some juice, which is beneficial for digestion and vitamin absorption, helping to prevent stomach problems. We hope the child can recover as soon as possible!