Question 1

what are the different causes down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Downs syndrome: Trisomy 21 when there is an extra chromosome at 21, mosaicism when some cells have trisomy and others not, robertson translocation [n which long arm of 21 chromosome is attached to another chromosome often chromosome 14.

Question 2

my brother does not have down syndrome. although he cannot read, write, or recognize different colors, he can memorize names/ faces.is there any cure?

Accepted Answer

Learning disorder: I must assume he has always had problems reading and writing.  He has probably been in special education classes.  I also assume he can learn but does so slowly with special help.  Cure is not the issue.  He needs to learn functional skills and good social skills and independence skills.  Help find his place and find pride in himself.  You express good concern - you are a good brother.

Question 3

why are high hcg levels an indicator of down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

See below: As tests were developed to assess the fetal health it was noted that a fetus with down's syndrome had higher maternal HCG levels that a normal child. This came to be part of the test, along with maternal age and ultrasound examination, to asses the risk of having a down's child.

Question 4

can extremely high sugar level in a male lead to (down syndrome) in his offspring. we are so scared of making babies.

Accepted Answer

Age related: Down's tends to be more related to age, that is, older mothers conceiving.  If you are nervous, consider genetic counselling

Question 5

is it true that high hog levels in early pregnancy is linked to down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Quad Marker Screen: The Quad Marker Screen is done between 15 and 20 weeks of pregnancy in select patients.  It looks at levels of AFP, hCG, UE, and Inhibin-A.  Low levels of AFP and UE and higher than normal levels of hCG  and Inhibin-A COULD indicate that the woman is at higher risk for having a baby with Down's syndrome.  It is not even close to 100% accurate (70%-80% at best).

Question 6

my down syndrome and pauda syndrome is negative but afp level above 2.5 .. should i need to be worried?

Accepted Answer

: AFP is measured in nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL), with normal levels less than 20 ng/mL. Levels above 400 ng/mL may indicate a liver tumor or other cancer.

ref: https://www.cancercenter.com/diagnosing-cancer/diagnostic-procedures/tumor-markers/alpha-fetoprotein-afp

Question 7

could high levels of hcg point to down syndrome? mine were around 245, 000 at 9.2 weeks. have had ultrasound and only one baby.

Accepted Answer

Range for normal HCG: Levels at 9-12 weeks LMP is 25, 700 – 288, 000 miu/ml, so yours is ok. At 11-14 weeks, a skilled ultrasonographer can determine if there is increased fluid under the skin at the base of the fetus' neck, a sign that other screens or diagnostic tests for ds are neeeded. A "quad" test that measures 4 pregnancy hormones screens for increased risk of certain birth defects including ds  at 16-18 weeks.

Question 8

my maternity 21 test came back positive for down syndrome, but my ultrasound is normal. will my amnio tomorrow say the same, or different results?

Accepted Answer

Screen vs definitive: When you are trying to test for something in large populations (pregnant women) it is common to screen with a less invasive test and only do the more invasive (and costly) test if the screening suggests a problem.The amnio will get babies cells for study, and the results will be definite.A positive study means ds is present a negative, it is not..

Question 9

my lmp is 27apr14 and my beta hcg level on 28may14 found 6805.93miu/ml and on 30may14 is 14798.49miu/ml. is it normal or doubt of down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Your HCG levels have appropriately doubled. It is a good sign of a healthy pregnancy. If you are concerned about Down's syndrome, please speak with your doctor regarding early blood tests that will help with diagnosing an abnormal pregnancy like integrated screening or verifi prenatal test. Good Luck!

Question 10

11weeks pregnant with controlled hypothyroidsm, thyroid levels are verynormal.down syndrome scan due nextweek.does being hypothyroid concerns downsyndrome.

Accepted Answer

No: There is no connection between hypothyroidism, even if it is uncontrolled, and down's syndrome. Congratulations on your baby, and i hope all is well with the scan next week.

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Could high levels of hcg point to down syndrome? mine were around 245, 000 at 9.2 weeks. have had ultrasound and only one baby.

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My maternity 21 test came back positive for down syndrome, but my ultrasound is normal. will my amnio tomorrow say the same, or different results?

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My lmp is 27apr14 and my beta hcg level on 28may14 found 6805.93miu/ml and on 30may14 is 14798.49miu/ml. is it normal or doubt of down syndrome?

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11weeks pregnant with controlled hypothyroidsm, thyroid levels are verynormal.down syndrome scan due nextweek.does being hypothyroid concerns downsyndrome.

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