Question

When a child is diagnosed with Down syndrome, parents may feel worried and sad due to a lack of understanding about the condition’s causes and effects. They hope to learn about the formation reasons of Down syndrome and its impact on patients.

Answer

Down syndrome is a congenital disease caused by chromosomal abnormalities. The clinical features of this condition include intellectual development delays, physical growth issues, and often accompany other malformations and weakened immune systems. Currently, there is no effective treatment method. Due to limited intellectual development, patients may face higher risks in life and are more susceptible to infections due to weakened immunity. Therefore, family members should provide active education and training to help patients develop a certain level of self-care abilities. Although patients may suffer from infections, family members need to provide appropriate care for severe diseases. Wishing for health.