Question
I didn’t undergo a Down syndrome screening during pregnancy because I thought there was no family history of the condition, so I wasn’t worried. However, after my child was born, they were diagnosed with Down syndrome. I would like to ask the doctor what should be done for a child with Down syndrome?
Answer
Trisomy 21, also known as congenital or Down syndrome, is the most common congenital defect caused by chromosomal abnormalities in children. As the name suggests, the disease is a mental disorder with a specific phenotype caused by innate factors. Currently, there is no effective treatment for the disease. It is recommended to provide long-term education and training for the child to prevent infectious diseases and various infections, and to use vitamins B6, r-taurine, folic acid as soon as possible to improve function.