Down Syndrome
By: Colton Rowden
Common Names for Down Syndrome
Other names for this disorder are trisomy 21, trisomy G, 47,XX,+21
Cause of Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome is caused by cell division, producing another copy of chromosome 21. Without a pair, it make a change in the genetics of that person.
Prenatal Tests?
There are two tests you can do. A screening test and a diagnostic test.
Symptoms
- Here are some common symptoms. Flattened Facial Features, Small Head, Short Neck, Protruding Tongue, Upward Slanting Eyes, Unusually shaped or small ears, Poor Muscle Tone, Broad, short hands with a single crease in palm, Short fingers and small hands and feet, Short Height.
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Population
About 6,000 babies are born with Down Syndrome each year. The chance of getting Down Syndrome is greater when the mother is around 40-50 years old. If the mother is 49, it is a 1-25 chance of getting it.
Canidates
Anyone can be a candidate for this disorder. It is caused by the addition of another chromosome in the 21st. So it is possible for anyone to get this disorder.
How is it inherited?
Down Syndrome is a sex-linked disorder. Something goes wrong when the sperm or the egg is made.
Health Care
Most people diagnosed with Down Syndrome can be taken care of at home. Along with the visits to the doctor once in a while, they can get taken to therapy to help treat the disorder.
Further Assistance
The same assistance that they would get when they are younger will be just fine when they are older.
Long Term
In the long run, most patients will be doing just fine and even better than they have in the past.
Cures
There are no known cures for Down Syndrome as of now.
Prevention
I do not believe that this could have been prevented. Because it is a problem with the sperm or egg. Can't control that.
Children of their own?
They can have children, but is a a low chance of having a child.