What Causes Difficulty in Concentration and Poor Memory?

A reader inquires about the reasons and treatment methods for their child’s difficulty in concentrating and poor memory, as the child has been diagnosed with chronic rhinitis since the age of 4, with symptoms of only runny nose. Now, in first grade, the child is experiencing issues with concentration and memory. The child feels like there are many wires connecting to many light bulbs in their head, making it difficult to memorize during learning, but there are no other abnormalities in daily life.
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What Causes Down Syndrome?

Down syndrome is primarily caused by chromosomal abnormalities, specifically an extra chromosome 21. This is usually due to incomplete cell division during the formation of the fertilized egg from sperm and egg. If a Down syndrome risk is detected during a mid-pregnancy screening, it may be due to the parents’ age, genetic factors, environmental factors (such as smoking, alcoholism, radiation, etc.), or sporadic genetic mutations. The occurrence of Down syndrome is not necessarily related to family history, as it may arise from new genetic mutations.
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