Question 1

are there limited symptoms of down syndrome?

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Yes: There are high functioning down's and then there are children more severely affected.

Question 2

what are the most common signs and symptoms of down syndrome?

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Facial character: It is typically associated with a delay in cognitive ability (mental retardation, or mr) and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics.

The average iq of young adults with Down syndrome is around 50, whereas young adults without the condition typically have an iq of 100.

Question 3

what are the signs and symptoms of down syndrome and what can be done to fix it?

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See NIH website: See: www.Nchi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001992/  for a full review.
Down syndrome results when a kid is born with too much chromosome material in his/her cells which confuses the system & results in anomalies & poor development. It cannot be fixed, but outcome can be improved with attention to associated problems.

Question 4

what are the fetal sign and symptoms of down syndrome?

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Amno needed: You need an amniocentesis. There really are no overt symptoms that tell you you are carrying a fetus who hasadowns syndrome.

Question 5

description and symptoms of kids with down syndrome?

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Many criteria: 1. Epicanthic folds give the superficial impression of mongoloid appearance. 2. A staight across palmar crease like that of an ape so it is called a symian crease.3. Obvious developmental delay.4.Often a tongue that seems to be too big for mouth.

Question 6

what are symptoms of major diseases in down syndrome?

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Variable: The most significant symptoms happen if the child with down's has cardiac defects. Some of these defects may require surgery. Immunity issues may exist that predipose to infection and/or leukemia ( a blood cancer).

Question 7

do those who have down syndrome always have the physical characteristics to show it?

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Depends...: I would say it would be very unlikely for someone with "regular" Down syndrome (extra chromosome 21 in all cells of the body) to go undiagnosed. Mosaic Down syndrome (where not every cell in your body has an extra chromosome 21), however, is quite variable and can be "mild" enough such that someone may have subtle physical characteristics as to be not be diagnosed.

Question 8

can you please explain how and why who have down syndrome all have similar physical appearances?

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Chromosome influence: The size & shape of the skull & facial features of Down syndrome patients is heavily influenced by the effect of the extra chromosome present in every cell of the body.The same goes for eyes, hands & feet all of which require a lot of decoding during formation to produce the structures.Other chromosome defects produce some common features to those born with any such abnormality.

Question 9

what are the symptoms and treatments of down syndrome?

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Long story!: The problem is duplication of genetic material (chromosome 21) in every cell of the body.  There are facial features, heart problems, reduced muscle tone, and spinal, gi, ent, thyroid and blood-related issues as well.  The biggest issue is mental deficiency.   Ongoing surveillance and intervention by your pediatrician are important.  So is developmental and school-based help.

Question 10

need expert help here. what are some symptoms that down syndrome patients have?

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Many: Down syndrome patients may have prominent tongue, joint laxity and hypotonia, congenital heart defects, hyper or hypothyroidism, gastrointestinal issues including aspiration and ge reflux, neurologic mental retardation, constipation and hirschsprung's disease, congenital bowel issues(bowel atresias). Some with mild symptoms and findings and others more severe.

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