Downs Syndrome Medical Problems

Down syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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People with Down syndrome can have a variety of complications, some of which become more prominent as they get older. These complications can include: 1. Heart defects.About half the children with Down syndrome are born with some type of congenital heart defect. These heart problems can be life-threatening a… See more

What conditions or disorders are commonly associated …

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Health and medical issues for people with Down syndrome

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Infections. Respiratory infections are more common among people with Down syndrome, …

Facts about Down Syndrome | CDC

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Other Health Problems Hearing loss Obstructive sleep apnea, which is a condition where the person’s breathing temporarily stops while asleep Ear …

Complications Linked to Down Syndrome

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People with Down syndrome are at an increased risk of developing a host of health conditions (including Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, and more), but — …

Down Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland Clinic

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People with Down syndrome often have associated medical conditions that are either present at birth or develop over time. These can often be managed by medications or …

Down Syndrome: Causes, Types, and …

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Medical complications often accompany Down syndrome. These may include: congenital heart defects hearing loss poor vision cataracts (clouded eyes) …

Medical Problems Associated with Down Syndrome

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Seizures occur in 5 to 10% of people with Down syndrome. Those with Down syndrome are at greater risk for leukemia, sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, celiac disease and …

Physical and Health Features of Down …

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Here are seven health problems people with Down syndrome may face: Hypotonia Almost all infants with Down syndrome have low muscle tone ( hypotonia ), …

Health Care Management of Adults with Down Syndrome | AAFP

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Symptoms of dementia in persons with Down syndrome include a decline in function, psychologic changes such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and …