Down Syndrome And Other Medical Conditions

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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Complications Linked to Down Syndrome

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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 …

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 …

Facts about Down Syndrome | CDC

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People with Down syndrome usually have an IQ (a measure of intelligence) in the mildly-to-moderately low range and are slower to speak than other children. …

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 …

Other health conditions - NHS

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Other conditions Heart conditions. Doctors will check your baby's heart soon after they're born. This is because almost half of all... Autism. Some people with Down's syndrome …

Medical Problems Associated with Down Syndrome

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Between 40 to 60% of all infants with Down syndrome have some type of heart defect. Hypotonia (low muscle tone) is another common feature, which is the cause of not only …

People with Certain Medical Conditions | CDC

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People with Down syndrome Get more information: People with Disabilities | COVID-19 Heart conditions Having heart conditions such as heart failure, coronary …