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Symptoms
Down syndrome symptoms vary from person to person and can range from mild to severe. However, children with Down syndro...
Causes
In most cases, Down syndrome occurs when there is an extra copy of chromosome 21. This form of Down syndrome is called ...
Tests
A doctor can often make an initial diagnosis of Down syndrome at birth based on how the baby looks. The doctor may hear...
Treatments
There is no specific treatment for Down syndrome. A child born with a gastrointestinal blockage may need major surgery ...
Alternative Therapies
National Down Syndrome Society - www.ndss.org National Down Syndrome Congress - www.ndsccenter.org
Complications
Airway blockage during sleep; Compression injury of the spinal cord; Eye problems; Frequent ear infections and increase...
Prevention
Experts recommend genetic counseling for persons with a family history of Down syndrome who wish to have a baby. A woma...
Doctor Specialties
A health care provider should be consulted to determine if the child needs special education and training. It is import...
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