Down Syndrome, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

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0:00 Introduction
0:29 Causes of Down Syndrome
1:58 Symptoms of Down Syndrome
3:03 Diagnosis of Down Syndrome
4:17 Treatment of Down Syndrome
Down syndrome or Down's syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.[2] It is usually associated with physical growth delays, mild to moderate intellectual disability, and characteristic facial features.[1] The average IQ of a young adult with Down syndrome is 50, equivalent to the mental ability of an eight- or nine-year-old child, but this can vary widely.[8]
The parents of the affected individual are usually genetically normal.[12] The probability increases from less than 0.1% in 20-year-old mothers to 3% in those of age 45.[3] The extra chromosome is believed to occur by chance, with no known behavioral activity or environmental factor that changes the probability.[13] Down syndrome can be identified during pregnancy by prenatal screening followed by diagnostic testing or after birth by direct observation and genetic testing.[5] Since the introduction of screening, Down syndrome pregnancies are often aborted.[14][15] Regular screening for health problems common in Down syndrome is recommended throughout the person's life.[8]
There is no cure for Down syndrome.[16] Education and proper care have been shown to improve quality of life.[6] Some children with Down syndrome are educated in typical school classes, while others require more specialized education.[7] Some individuals with Down syndrome graduate from high school, and a few attend post-secondary education.[17] In adulthood, about 20% in the United States do paid work in some capacity,[18] with many requiring a sheltered work environment.[7] Support in financial and legal matters is often needed.[9] Life expectancy is around 50 to 60 years in the developed world with proper health care.[8][9]
Down syndrome is one of the most common chromosome abnormalities in humans.[8] It occurs in about 1 in 1,000 babies born each year.[1] In 2015, Down syndrome was present in 5.4 million individuals globally and resulted in 27,000 deaths, down from 43,000 deaths in 1990.[10][11][19] It is named after British doctor John Langdon Down, who fully described the syndrome in 1866.[20] Some aspects of the condition were described earlier by French psychiatrist Jean-Étienne Dominique Esquirol in 1838 and French physician Édouard Séguin in 1844.[21] The genetic cause of Down syndrome was discovered in 1959.[20]

[@nathanthesubzeromangold4615]

I'm one of the kids who was born with Down Syndrome
37 age I've been through a rough struggle amen

[@MedicalCentric]

I'm really sorry to hear that. I want you to know that your journey and experiences matter, and you are a unique individual with your own strengths and abilities.

[@NehaSusanAby]

Thanks for the info !

[@prabhulalsah779]

Thanks 👍 for knowledge

[@axiom.ai.obviousbattletank7139]

I have to imagine there's some new parents or expecting parents. Don't worry. You will love your child. All subjective thought will mean nothing when you hold your babyin your arms.
Your definition of love will change

[@DGDG-777]

Amen, God is good. Such a sweet message.

[@lclt55555]

It's not about the parents. It's about what kind of life the child is going to have.

[@haileycarroll2937]

I was doing a project for school on this and this video helped so thanks

[@viviennejohnston1046]

So interesting.

[@tusharmagar6260]

Thanks ❤

[@fefedadonnn3782]

I'm doing this project for school & of course i'm doing it last minute but this helped a lot.😁

[@roxannemoser]

I did a research paper on Down Syndrome in high school in 1982. It took me a month. Never, ever, wait until the last minute. Education is important in life. Don't waste opportunities. God bless you. Hope you did well.

[@crpsecoll]

I’m doing a project for school currently on this

[@kotitikitiki-whittaker5914]

Same here! Last minute also!

[@magnuschase8971]

:l same lmaoooooooooooooooo last minute too its due tmr on friday

[@franzjosephaque2066]

Teenage pregnancy and older mothers tend to have children with genetic disorders because the body of a teenage girl is not fully developed and the fertility in older women are low.

[@user-dz7cv3dt4t]

there should be consequences for women that have a teenage pregnancy or older mothers, no person should have to live their lives in misery

[@rbrtpaulson]

Lol you obviously haven't met or been around people with down syndrome. Dude, they are absolutely the happiest loving people you'll ever meet. Children and adults with down syndrome don't even know what misery is, they are just happy to be around you.

[@OlibiaJ]

Most of the time this doesn't happen so I wouldn't worry

[@shirleyharris2147]

Thank you for this information

[@MedicalCentric]

My pleasure

[@autumn5851]

This helps so incredibly much!!!

[@JanBanJoovi-ol1qv]

Avoiding marrying very close relatives (like first cousins) could at least somehow gives you lesser chances of having children with abnormalities.

[@berncenttormisvlog8258]

My brother has DownSyndrome and he cannot talk since he born a child but now his 21 years old

[@MedicalCentric]

sorry to hear that

[@kyipasbeautyminati4172]

So its not caused by food deficiency during pregnancy?!

[@veredcohen9079]

Everyone deserve a family 👨‍👩‍👦 but just in case it’s always good to check blood test, gens and dna 🧬 before starting a family 👶 🌹

[@jeannieves6275]

Agree toxic world

[@overkill100]

What do you mean sorry. In case you have a child with DS? Are you saying you can't have a family with a child with a disability. Am I reading that correctly?

[@j.k2222]

It has nothing to do with DNA, every was oky we found out at birth , all test we did were fine ..

[@Asphyx12]

@@overkill100 who are you replying to?

[@overkill100]

@@Asphyx12 replying to this post, why?

[@keshavmishra7772]

Definitely league of legends player

[@kotitikitiki-whittaker5914]

What year was this published?

[@MedicalCentric]

It was published on march 2021.

[@kotitikitiki-whittaker5914]

@@MedicalCentric Thank you.

[@mafiagigi17]

Sounds like earth's way of knocking us "down" 😉 a little to save itself

[@MedicalCentric]

It's a reminder from nature to prioritize our health and well-being ❤️

[@janeturetsky7162]

I have this one 2:34

[@kep1er_diaper]

my face looks somehow resembles sumn who has a down syndrome, should i be concerned? 😢

[@neneyounge]

Lol relax. But people with DS are only able to have an IQ threshold of 70. It can't go past that point. You can take an IQ test.

[@overkill100]

Why state 'A pregnant woman who is at 'risk' for having an infant with Down Syndrome. What is the risk, what is the danger. Bad usage of of words.

[@danny55430]

Genetic risk factor, over the age of 35, shows signs of defects of ultrasound.

[@overkill100]

@@danny55430 genetic risk factor was never stated. 'Risk' was termed entirely differently

[@Theauthenticmindset]

@@overkill100 you're not suppose to question 'the science' just listen to 'experts' and obey.

[@RMCthrills]

@@Theauthenticmindset yeah

[@janis1999]

I find the language all through this video very negative too, as well as the graphics

[@zareenachoudhary.]

Mera 1 baby down syndrome thi fir 2 year ke baad death ho gayi 😭 fir meri2 pregnancy hui ab mera beta bilkul thik he alhamdulillah par fir 3 pregnancy me fir mera baby effected tha...5 month me mera obortion hua...I am very sad now but me aap log ke sath share kar rahi hu taaki aap log ko pata chale or ek baat mere experience se muchhe lagta he jo is genetic se inflected ho rahe he vo hamesha baby plan kare achanak se thahri pregnancy me hi hota he jada

[@walijaan7962]

Pls apna no dain mein bAAT krna chahti hun aur jo baby thk tha ap ne ko teartmnt lia

[@hairwithflair6053]

Thanks for sharing

[@hairwithflair6053]

Mary bhai ka b first baby syndrome hua hy please guide me for next baby treatment and Mary Bhabi ka A-negative tha

[@user-pr2uf4ck9e]

Kya issue tha

[@raheemshaik.4146]

Plz give me your mobile number i am also having down syndrom baby boy

[@ziraqkeren9998]

I have down syndrome and I am also autistic!!!!

[@Krilledass]

congratulations

[@cesarmelendez560]

That’s fucked up 😭😭😭

[@varinderjitdhanju8652]

I have a down syndrome to

[@aspergersgirl3386]

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[@aspergersgirl3386]

Pretty cool ziraq keren

[@Gauge_Martin]

I’m trying to make sure my kid isn’t sped

[@filpok8445]

pmow pmow

[@lonixx1593]

thanks! now i can be gay #pridemonth