March 21 st is World Down Syndrome Day. To mark the occasion, we tell you what Down Syndrome is all about, its causes, effects, treatment and more…
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Children, who have been diagnosed with Down Syndrome, typically have dysmorphic facial features which include up slanting eyes (palpebral fissures and epicanthic folds), flat facial profile, flat nasal bridge, irregularly shaped (folded or dysplastic) ears which are usually low-set, a relatively large tongue in comparison to the mouth and decreased muscle tone.
They also have the ability to extend the joints beyond the usual capacity and have short broad hands and sandal gap toes (a large spacing between the big toe and its neighbouring toe).
ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS
About 40-50% of children afflicted with Down Syndrome have associated malformation in other organs like the heart (congenital heart disease) or the gastrointestinal tract (intestinal abnormalities).
They are also more prone to developing Alzheimer’s, leukaemia, seizure disorders, sleep apnea and skin disorders.
60-80% have hearing defects.
They tend to have several eye related problems and develop obesity in their adolescence and early childhood.
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