Down’s syndrome
Down’s syndrome, or malaise, is a set of morphological and psychological traits that result from a genetic problem. The cells of the Mongolian body contain forty-seven chromosomes instead of forty-six because of a defect during the chromosomal chromosomal phase. Down syndrome is characterized by distinct facial features in the face and the rest of the body, and in most cases suffering people with this condition of mental retardation varies from one person to another.
There is no specific reason for the birth of a child with Down’s syndrome, but there are a number of factors that raise the likelihood of having a child with this condition. The most important of these factors is the pregnancy of women over the age of thirty-five years and if the father is older than forty years, It is very possible for a 20-year-old mother to have a child with Down’s syndrome. Some genetic factors also play a role in the birth of a child with Down’s syndrome. The chance of having a Mongolian child in families with a family history Of people with this condition.
The fetus may be diagnosed with Down’s syndrome through a blood test for the pregnant mother, ultrasound imaging, a fetal examination of the fetus, an examination of fetal albumin, and a number of tests, such as amniocentesis.
Symptoms of Down Syndrome
- Formal features appear in the face such as small mouth, slanted eyes, small-sized ears, flat lateral shape, plus short neck, short legs.
- Muscle weakness and muscle weakness, as well as joints relaxant, it is worth mentioning that muscle weakness becomes less than the late childhood.
- Low IQ compared to normal.
- Suffering from several organic problems such as breathing problems, heart, ears, intestines, in addition to problems in the thyroid gland.
Treatment of Down Syndrome
It is not possible to fully recover from Down Syndrome. The symptoms can be alleviated by a number of therapeutic procedures, such as neurologic therapy, which improves the level of speech and language, physical therapy that performs a natural treatment of the body of the infected child, Is to teach the child to engage in society as well as to help him overcome his emotional and social status. The efforts of the family and members of the community must be combined to help the Mongolian child and establish the cultural and educational institutions that help them.