Patient's question:
Doctor, I got pregnant one year after my husband and I got divorced. My family has been more concerned, and the women who have given birth have mentioned doing a detailed check for Down syndrome. I would like to ask the doctor, what is Down syndrome? Can it be detected during prenatal examinations? Can people with this condition recover on their own?Doctor's answer:
Down syndrome, also known as congenital idiocy, is a manifestation caused by trisomy 21, which can lead to intellectual disability in children. The clinical diagnosis of this disease is primarily based on prevention. During pregnancy, Down syndrome screening should be performed. If the disease is diagnosed postnatally, it cannot be completely cured, and it is necessary to train the child in many special skills. Currently, there is no specific treatment method available.