Medical Concerns With Down Syndrome

Down syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. This extra genetic material causes the developmental changes and physical features of Down syndrome. Down syndrome varies in severity among individuals, causing lifelong intellectual … See more

Health and medical issues for people with Down syndrome

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

What conditions or disorders are commonly associated …

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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 | Everyday Health

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 ), …

Mental Health & Down Syndrome | National Down …

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The most common mental health concerns in individuals with Down syndrome include anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, oppositional behaviors, depression, and tic …