Medical Complications Of Down Syndrome

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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Complications Linked to Down Syndrome | Everyday Health

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Heart Defects. Dr. Vellody says the number one complication for people with …

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 infections Eye diseases Heart defects present at birth

Down Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Living With It

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2 days ago · Effects of Down syndrome include: 5 Skeletal differences Short stature Heart malformations Abnormal lung development Intestinal malformations Learning …

Health and medical issues for people with Down syndrome

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Health and medical issues Infections. Respiratory infections are more common among people with Down syndrome, especially during the first five... Heart defects. Heart defects …

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...

Down Syndrome Complications - News-Medical.net

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Down syndrome or Down's syndrome is associated with several complications and health conditions that may require special medical care and support. …

Data and Statistics on Down Syndrome | CDC

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Compared to children without Down syndrome, children with Down syndrome are at higher risk for: Hearing loss (up to 75% may be affected) Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition where a person’s breathing …

Down Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, and Characteristics

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Down syndrome may lead to blood disorders like anemia, in which red blood cells don’t have enough iron to carry oxygen to the body, or polycythemia with higher …