Question
I didn’t have a Down Syndrome screening during pregnancy, and no one told me I needed to do this test. But after the baby was born, it was obvious that the baby was different from a normal child. After going to a hospital for a check-up, I found out that the baby had Down Syndrome. So, can mild Down Syndrome be cured?
Answer
Currently, there is no effective treatment for Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21). Down Syndrome is a congenital defect disease caused by genetic factors. Children should receive long-term education and training, prevent infectious diseases and various infections. At the same time, early use of oral vitamins B6, r-taurine, folic acid, etc., can help improve function. Surgical correction can be considered for other related malformations.