Common Medical Problems For Down Syndrome

What conditions or disorders are commonly associated …

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In addition to intellectual and developmental disabilities, children with Down syndrome are at an increased risk for certain health problems. However, each individual with Down syndrome is different, and not every person will have serious health …

Down syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Facts about Down Syndrome | CDC

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Other Health Problems. Many people with Down syndrome have the common facial features and no other major birth defects. However, some people with Down syndrome might have …

Health and medical issues for people with Down syndrome

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Health and medical issues. Some health problems are more common among people with Down syndrome than among the general population. However, given knowledgeable …

Down Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland Clinic

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People with Down syndrome may have other medical conditions that are either present at birth or develop over time. A healthcare provider can help you and your child manage …

Complications Linked to Down Syndrome …

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Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, is common among people with Down syndrome and affects about 10 percent of children with Down syndrome, and between 13 and 50 percent of …

Medical Problems Associated with Down Syndrome

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Medical Problems Associated with Down Syndrome. Between 40 to 60% of all infants with Down syndrome have some type of heart defect. Hypotonia (low muscle tone) is another …

Down Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Living With It

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2 days ago · Mosaic Down syndrome: This type of Down syndrome occurs when there is a mixture of some cells in the body with trisomy 21 and some cells in the body without an …

Physical and Health Features of Down …

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Three features that are found in nearly every person with Down syndrome are: 2 . Epicanthic folds (extra skin of the inner eyelid, which gives the eyes an almond shape) Upslanting palpebral …