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. What is the most common cause of Down syndrome?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, please first understand what Down syndrome is. Children with this condition have distinct facial and physical features, such as wide-set eyes, a flat nasal bridge, small palpebral fissures, upward slanting outer corners of the eyes, epicanthal folds, small ears, a thick tongue that often protrudes outside the mouth, and excessive drooling. They are typically short in stature, have a smaller head circumference than normal, a shorter anteroposterior diameter of the head, a flat occiput, and a short neck with loose skin.We recommend taking your child to the pediatric department of a hospital for a follow-up examination and a thorough check-up to avoid delaying the condition. We wish your child a speedy recovery and good health.