How Does Down Syndrome Affect Your Health? A Review By Doctors

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Expert opinion from Marcella Abunahman Pereira

Specialization in Clinical Cardiology · 12 years of experience · Brazil

Down syndrome is a genetic condition that happens when a child is born with an extra chromosome. The extra chromosome affects the way the child’s brain and body develop, leading to developmental delays, intellectual disability and an increased risk for certain medical issues such as endocrine problems, heart defect, dental problems, seizures, ear infections, hearing and vision problems.

Expert opinion from Sujith Chunduri

MBBS · 2 years of experience · India

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that can effect many organs of the body. It mostly effects the development of brain and leads to mental retardation and seizures. Metabolic disorders like hypothyroidism can occur. It can involve heart, joints, bones, dental problems, hearing and vision problems.

Expert opinion from Ipsa Arora

MD (Internal Medicine) · 5 years of experience · USA

Down syndrome increases the risk of many diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, endocrine problems, poor eye sight, frequent seizures etc. that can potentially reduce the quality of life.

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