Genetic Counseling for Down Syndrome and Neural Tube Defects

Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality associated with genetics. For your situation, it is recommended to undergo amniocentesis, a more accurate testing method to further determine if the fetus has Down syndrome. Additionally, it is suggested to have a 4D ultrasound around the 24th week of pregnancy to check for any abnormalities in the fetus’s appearance and internal organs. If a neural tube defect is diagnosed, it may lead to severe malformations such as intellectual disability and disabilities in the newborn.
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Aggravates Oral Ulcers, What to Do?

A two-and-a-half-year-old child’s hand, foot, and mouth disease has led to worsening oral ulcers after recovery. What should be done? The child cries and has a sore mouth when eating. The disease has been healed for half a month; during the onset, there were some blisters in the mouth, with more than ten blisters on each hand. For the first three days, there were occasional fevers, and six days of intravenous injections were administered. Up to now, the oral ulcers have become more severe. What should be done? Previous treatment situation and effect: The ulcers have not been treated yet.
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Prevention and Treatment

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a common childhood illness caused by viral infection and is somewhat contagious. For the treatment of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, it is recommended to first go to the hospital to determine the severity of the condition. Generally, intravenous treatment is the first choice to control the progression of the illness, with medication based on antiviral drugs. If symptoms are mild, oral ribavirin granules can also be taken.
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