Question
Does Down syndrome require treatment?
Answer
Down syndrome, also known as 21-trisomy syndrome, mongolism, or Trisomy 21, is one of the earliest discovered and most common chromosomal disorders in humans. Its incidence rate in live births is approximately 1 in (600~800), and the incidence rate increases with the age of the pregnant mother. For children with Down syndrome, parents should seek immediate medical treatment, avoid self-medication to alleviate symptoms, and closely monitor the child’s condition to provide timely treatment and assistance.