Medical Problems Kids 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 …

Facts about Down Syndrome | CDC

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Down syndrome - Symptoms and causes

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Down syndrome varies in severity among individuals, causing lifelong intellectual disability and developmental delays. It's the most common genetic …

Down Syndrome (for Kids) - Nemours KidsHealth

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Chromosomes Are the Cause. To understand why Down syndrome happens, you need to …

Health and medical issues for people with Down syndrome

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Children with Down syndrome have a 10 to 20 fold increased risk of developing leukemia The cumulative risk for leukemia by the age of 5 years is around 2%. Many children with …

Children with Down Syndrome: Health Care …

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The medical issues for a child with Down syndrome change with age. For this reason, the document is divided into several age groups (available as PDF downloads …

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 (Trisomy 21) in Children

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Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that includes certain birth defects, learning problems, and facial features. Read on to learn more details about this disorder. Down …

Down Syndrome | Boston Children's Hospital

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atrioventricular septal defect, the most common heart defect in children with Down syndrome patent ductus arteriosus tetralogy of Fallot Many children with heart defects …