Medical Problems Down Syndrome Children

What conditions or disorders are commonly associated with …

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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 …

Facts about Down Syndrome | CDC

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Down syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Heart defects. About half the children with Down syndrome are born with …

Health and medical issues for people with Down syndrome

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

Children with Down Syndrome: Health Care …

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has developed a special guide to help parents and families of children with Down syndrome. It focuses on medical topics that affect …

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) …

Down Syndrome (for Kids) - Nemours KidsHealth

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Kids with Down syndrome are more likely to get infections that affect their lungs and breathing. They may have eye or ear problems or digestion problems like constipation. …

Pediatric Down Syndrome – Children’s Health

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Some of the most common health problems children with Down syndrome have include: Heart disease Hearing loss Eye disease Sleep disorders Feeding disorders Spine …

Down Syndrome | Boston Children's Hospital

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Almost half of children with Down syndrome are born with congenital heart defects. Babies with congenital heart conditions are treated by pediatric cardiologists, doctors who …