Medical Characteristics Of Down Syndrome

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 out of the mouth Tiny white spots on the iris (colored part) of the eye Small hands and feet A single line across the p… See more

Down syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Down syndrome: Causes, characteristics, is it genetic, …

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Down Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, and Characteristics

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Down Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland Clinic

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Physical signs of Down syndrome can include: Short, stocky physical size, with a short neck. Poor muscle tone. Flattened facial features, especially the bridge of the nose. Small …

Down Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, & Physical …

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About half of people with Down syndrome have trouble with their eyesight. They’re also more likely to have: Blood conditions, such as anemia, where you have low …

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 …

What are common symptoms of Down syndrome? - NICHD

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Common physical signs of Down syndrome include 1, 2: Decreased or poor muscle tone Short neck, with excess skin at the back of the neck Flattened facial …

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 …

About Down Syndrome | National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)

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A few of the common physical traits of Down syndrome are low muscle tone, small stature, an upward slant to the eyes, and a single deep crease across the …