Question
My child has been crying non-stop recently and doesn’t eat much. How should chromosomal abnormalities in Down syndrome be best handled?
Answer
Down syndrome is a form of intellectual disability caused by a congenital defect, with an incidence rate of approximately 0.5‰. Patients exhibit distinctive facial features, delayed physical development, and intellectual disabilities. A Down syndrome screening can be conducted between 14 to 18 weeks of pregnancy to detect if the fetus has Down syndrome. Typically, doctors recommend amniocentesis for pregnant women over 30 years old, as this test is more accurate than the Down syndrome screening. If you have a Down syndrome screening and discover chromosomal abnormalities, it is advisable to undergo amniocentesis. If the fetus is found to have abnormalities, termination of pregnancy may be suggested.