Question
How to treat chromosome disorders? If a child is born with a chromosome abnormality but currently appears fine, the doctor says symptoms may appear as they grow older. What precautions should be taken?
Answer
Chromosome disorders are genetic diseases caused by chromosomal abnormalities, which can be categorized into autosomal disorders and sex chromosome disorders. Autosomal disorders often accompany congenital intellectual disability, developmental delay, and multiple malformations; sex chromosome disorders manifest as incomplete sexual development, intellectual disability, and multiple malformations. While there is no cure for chromosome disorders at present, treatments can be administered through special education, rehabilitation training, and medication to improve symptoms and quality of life. Parents should regularly take their children for physical examinations and developmental assessments to detect and intervene early. Additionally, attention should be given to the child’s nutritional intake and health care during growth to mitigate the impact of the disease on the child.