Medical Conditions That Come With Down Syndrome

What conditions or disorders are commonly associated …

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Some of the conditions that occur more often among children with Down syndrome include: Heart defects. Almost one-half of babies with Down syndrome have congenital heart disease (CHD), the most common type of... Vision problems. More than …

Down syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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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 infections Eye diseases Heart defects present at birth

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: Symptoms, Causes, and Living With It

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2 days ago · Weak immune system. Hypothyroidism (low function of the thyroid gland) People who have Down syndrome have a higher-than-average risk of developing …

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...

Medical Problems Associated with Down Syndrome

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Those with Down syndrome are at greater risk for leukemia, sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, celiac disease and diabetes. The prevalence of autism or autistic spectrum disorders is …

Complications Linked to Down Syndrome | Everyday Health

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Down syndrome is a genetic condition that results when a person is born with 47 chromosomes in their cells instead of the usual 46. ( 1) That extra chromosome affects the way the person...