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There is no specific treatment for Down syndrome. A child born with a gastrointestinal blockage may need major surgery immediately after birth. Certain heart defects may also require surgery. When breast-feeding, the baby should be well supported and fully awake. The baby may ha...[read article]

Tests for Down Syndrome

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Karyotyping is a test to examine chromosomes in a sample of cells, which can help identify genetic problems as the cause of a disorder or disease. This test can...  More
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Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Amniotic Fluid Alpha-1-Fetoprotein (AFP) Test
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Chorionic villus sampling(CVS) is the removal of a small piece of placenta tissue(chorionic villi) from the uterus during early pregnancy to screen the baby for gen...  More
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The triple marker screen test(also called the maternal serum screening test or multiple marker test), is a blood test that is performed usually between the 14th and...  More
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Unconjugated Estriol (uE3) Level Test
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Alpha fetoprotein(AFP) is a protein normally produced by the liver and yolk sac of a fetus. AFP levels decrease soon after birth.  More
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A quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin(HCG) test measures the specific level of HCG in the blood. HCG is a hormone produced during pregnancy.Serial beta HCG; R...  More
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US Scan for Fetal Nuchal Translucency
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Amniocentesis is a test during pregnancy that removes a small amount of fluid from the sac around the baby to look for birth defects and chromosome problems.The hea...  More
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Fetal echocardiography is a test that uses sound waves( ultrasound) to evaluate the baby’s heart for problems before birth.Fetal echocardiography is a test th...  More
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Medical Procedures for Down Syndrome

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The pregnancy is continued if the fetus is disease-free.If a genetic defect is found in the fetus, parents who decide to continue the pregnancy may be better prepar...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Down Syndrome What's this?

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Zinc formulations have been used since Ancient Egyptian times to enhance wound healing, although the usefulness of this approach is only partially confirmed by clin...  More
Efficacy Grade B
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5-HTP is the precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin. It is obtained commercially from the seeds of the plant Griffonia simplicifolia . 5-HTP has been suggested...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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