Question
One month ago, my child was diagnosed with Down syndrome and has begun treatment. However, the disease is not easy to treat, and there has been no significant improvement so far. It is said that diet is crucial for the care of this condition. I would like to know what dietary taboos there are during the treatment of Down syndrome, and what should be noted in terms of diet?
Answer
Hello, based on the clinical data you provided, Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21 or congenital Stupid , is a disease caused by chromosomal abnormalities. Approximately 60% of affected children will have a miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy, and those who survive often show significant intellectual disability, distinctive features, growth and development disorders, and multiple congenital malformations. In terms of diet, there are no specific taboos for Down syndrome patients, nor are there any special precautions to be noted. Currently, there is no effective treatment for Down syndrome. In the early childhood years, children often suffer from recurrent infections.