Care Plan Your Doctor Would Usually Recommend For Down Syndrome
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Overview
A genetic disorder associated with physical growth delays, characteristic facial features and mild to moderate developmental and intellectual disability. It is caused by the presence of full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21.
Symptoms
Symptoms are intellectual disability and characteristic facial profile.
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Causes
A chromosomal disorder in the individual with an extra chromosome.
Diagnosis
There are two basic types of tests available to detect Down syndrome during pregnancy, one is screening tests and the other is diagnostic tests.
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Highlights
- Treatments can help manage condition, no known cure
- Diagnosed by medical professional
- Requires lab test or imaging
- A lifelong condition
- Present at birth
- More common in females
- Certain types can be dangerous or life threatening if untreated
- Family history may increase likelihood
Therapy
Physical therapy: Includes activities and exercises that help to build motor skills, increase muscle strength, and improve posture and balance.
Speech and language therapy: To help children with Down syndrome improve their communication skills and use language more effectively.
Occupational therapy: To find ways to adjust everyday tasks and conditions to match a person’s needs and abilities.
Cognitive behavior therapy: To manage behaviors and other mental health problems.
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