Down Syndrome Medical Conditions

What conditions or disorders are commonly associated …

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Children with Down syndrome may experience behavioral and emotional problems, including anxiety, depression, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. They might also display repetitive movements, aggression, autism, psychosis, or social …

Down syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Facts about Down Syndrome | CDC

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Some common physical features of Down syndrome include: A flattened face, especially the bridge of the nose Almond-shaped eyes that slant up A short neck Small ears A tongue that tends to stick …

Health and medical issues for people with Down syndrome

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People with Down syndrome are more likely to experience vision disorders such as short sightedness, long sightedness and astigmatism. They are also more likely to have squints …

Down Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland Clinic

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Common conditions of Down syndrome can include: Heart problems, frequently present at birth. Thyroid abnormalities. Hearing and vision problems. Low fertility rate in males with …

Down Syndrome: Condition Information | NICHD

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Generally, children with Down syndrome reach key developmental milestones later than other children. 2 People with the syndrome also are more likely to …

Down Syndrome: Causes, Types, and Symptoms

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Medical complications often accompany Down syndrome. These may include: congenital heart defects hearing loss poor vision cataracts (clouded eyes) hip problems, such as dislocations leukemia...

Common Down Syndrome Associated Conditions — Leaf …

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People with Down Syndrome are at an increased risk of developing certain health conditions, for example, Alzheimer’s disease. Today, with the general medicine …

Down syndrome - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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Diagnostic tests that can identify Down syndrome include: Chorionic villus sampling (CVS). In CVS, cells are taken from the placenta and used to analyze the fetal …

People with Certain Medical Conditions | CDC

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People with Down syndrome Get more information: People with Disabilities | COVID-19 Heart conditions Having heart conditions such as heart failure, coronary …