"Down’s syndrome- this is a symptom where extra genetic material causes delay in the development of the child. It affects about 1 in 800 babies born. The physical features and medical problems associated with downs syndrome can differ from child to child. Children afflicted with down’s syndrome need a specialized school program and early detection of the symptoms and timely intervention through mindheal homeopathy can help in treating down’s syndrome."/>

1. Effective treatment & remedies for Down Syndrome
Down syndrome (DS), is called as Trisomy 21. It is a condition in which extra Genes
causes delayed child development, both mentally and physically. It affects about 1 in
every 800 babies.
The physical features and problems associated with Down syndrome can vary from child
to child. While some kids with DS need a lot of medical attention, others lead healthy
lives.
Though Down syndrome can't be prevented, it can be detected before a child is born. The
health problems that can go along with DS can be treated, and there are many resources
within communities to help kids and their families who are living with the condition.
Causes
Normally, baby inherits genetic information from its parents in the form of 46
chromosomes during conception these are 23 from the mother and 23 from the father.
In most cases of Down syndrome, a child gets an extra chromosome 21 — for a total of
47 chromosomes instead of 46. It's this extra genetic material that causes the physical
features and developmental delays associated with DS.
Although no one knows for sure why it occurs and thus it is difficult to prevent the
chromosomal error that causes it.
Women age 35 and older have a significantly higher risk of having a child with the
condition.
The chance of being DS At age 30, a woman has about a 1 in 900, 1 in 350 by age 35 ,By
40 the risk rises to about 1 in 100.
Features:
• Certain physical features are like flat face ,upward slant eyes, small ears, and a
protruding tongue.
• Low muscle tone (called hypotonia)
• Babies are "floppy." This can improve over time.
• Most children reach developmental milestones — like sitting up, crawling, and
walking — later than other kids.
• At birth they are average size, but they tend to grow at a slower rate and remain
smaller than their peers.
• Delays in speech and self-care skills like feeding, dressing, and toilet teaching.
• Affects ability to learn in different ways, but most have mild to moderate
intellectual impairment.
Medical Problems Associated With DS
• Almost half of all children born with DS will have a congenital heart defect.
• High risk of developing pulmonary hypertension
• Approximately half of them have problems with hearing and vision.
• Other problems :thyroid problems, intestinal abnormalities, seizure disorders,
respiratory problems, obesity, an increased susceptibility to infection, and a higher
risk of childhood leukemia.

2. • Upper neck abnormalities are sometimes found and should be evaluated by a
physician (these can be detected by cervical spine X-rays). Fortunately, many of
these conditions are treatable.
Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis
Two types of prenatal tests are used to detect Down syndrome in a fetus:
1. Screening tests: it estimates the risk of fetus being DS (cost effective but less sensitive)
• Nuchal translucency testing (performed between 11 and 14 weeks of pregnancy)
• The triple screen or quadruple screen (also called the multiple marker test
(between 15 and 18 weeks of pregnancy)
• Integrated screen.
• A genetic ultrasound (performed at 18 to 20 weeks in conjunction with the blood
tests)
2. Diagnostic tests: tells whether the fetus actually has the condition. (99% sensitive)
Invasive diagnostic testing generally recommended for women age 35 or older, those
with a family history of genetic defects, or those who've had an abnormal result on a
screening test.
• Chorionic villus sampling (CVS). (between 8 and 12 weeks)
• Amniocentesis. (between 15 and 20 weeks)
• Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS) (performed after 20 weeks)
After a baby is born, if the doctor suspects DS based on the infant's physical
characteristics, a karyotype — a blood or tissue sample stained to show chromosomes
grouped by size, number, and shape — can be performed to verify the diagnosis.
Getting Help
early-intervention services as soon as possible. Physical, occupational, and speech
therapists and early-childhood educators can work with your child to encourage and
accelerate development.
These children needs a specialized school program
Treatment:
Fortunately all the associated medical ailments can be well managed with treatment.
Their development as comparatively can be well managed with other peer and family
helps. Diet and exercise is mandatory.
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Mindheal Homeopathy is a leading homeopathic treatment center in Mumbai, India.