Question

What are the best hospitals for treating Down syndrome? We are planning to have a child, but we’ve heard that Down syndrome can be quite alarming. We need to understand the details of this disease and the methods of screening, as well as recommendations for related hospitals.

Answer

Down syndrome is a condition caused by congenital chromosomal abnormalities. Most patients have an error in the 21st chromosome during the process of genetic division, resulting in an extra chromosome in the cell nucleus, with some also caused by translocations. It is recommended to go to regular large hospitals for related examinations and treatments. The diagnosis of Down syndrome requires confirmation through chromosomal testing.