Patient's question:
A friend's child has been developing slowly and looks very strange. The doctor said the child has Down syndrome. What are the signs of Down syndrome?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, a fetus with Down syndrome does not show any abnormal reactions in the mother's body, and the mother will also not have any different feelings, just like a normal fetus. It is necessary to conduct professional Down syndrome screening tests or NT tests. The NT test carefully examines the thickness of the fetus's neck translucency. If it is less than 3mm, it often indicates a poor fetal outcome. While a regular Down syndrome screening only requires extracting 2 milliliters of the pregnant woman's venous blood and is performed between weeks 14 and 18 of pregnancy. If the serum screening is positive, further amniocentesis is needed to confirm the diagnosis and determine the course of action. Down syndrome can cause significant harm to children. If parents notice symptoms in their child, they should promptly take them to a regular hospital for diagnosis.