(Q90) Down syndrome
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Diagnosis down syndrome is diagnosed Women are 25.10% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis down syndrome
30 084 (53.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis down syndrome
30 594 (32.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease down syndrome - Men aged 0 and Women aged 35-39
Disease Features down syndrome
Down syndrome - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - down syndrome
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Chromosome analysis
- Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) test
- Blood test for hormone levels
- Ultrasound scan
- Amniocentesis
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Early intervention programs
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Speech and language therapy
- Nutritional counseling
- Parental training and support
- Psychological counseling
- Social skills training
- Medication management
Down syndrome - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease down syndrome
Dementia
Dementia is a symptom of a wide range of conditions that affect the brain. It is characterised by a decline in cognitive function, including memory, language, problem-solving, and judgement. It can also affect behaviour, emotions, and the ability to perform everyday activities. Symptoms typically de...
Hair loss
(Alopecia, Baldness, Thinning hair, Male-pattern baldness, Female-pattern baldness, Scarring alopecia, Telogen effluvium, Anagen effluvium, Traction alopecia)
Hair loss is a common symptom that can manifest in various forms. It can be temporary, such as telogen effluvium, or it can be permanent, such as androgenic alopecia. It can manifest as thinning of the hair, bald patches, or complete baldness. It can develop gradually or suddenly, depending on the u...
Finger deformity
(Distortion of finger, Malformation of finger, Contortion of finger, Twisting of finger, Abnormal shape of finger, Crooked finger, Deformity of finger, Misalignment of finger, Misshapen finger, Finger disfiguration)
Finger deformity is a condition in which the shape of one or more fingers is abnormally altered. It can range from mild to severe and can cause pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. It can be caused by trauma, genetics, and certain medical conditions. Symptoms can include swelling, redness...
Bone deformity
(Skeletal abnormality, Bone malformation, Skeletal malformation, Bone abnormality, Skeletal disorder, Bone disorder, Bone deformity, Skeletal deformity, Bone misalignment, Skeletal misalignment)
Bone deformity is a condition in which the shape of the bone is altered due to disease or injury. It can be caused by a number of factors, including genetic abnormalities, trauma, infection, or tumors. Symptoms of bone deformity can include pain, swelling, limited range of motion, and deformity of t...
Facial distortion
(Facial contortion, Facial distortion, Facial disfigurement, Facial deformity, Facial mutation, Facial malformation, Facial abnormality, Facial disarrangement, Facial alteration, Facial deformation)
Facial distortion is a symptom that causes the face to become misshapen. It is usually caused by muscle spasms in the face, which can cause the eyes to become asymmetrical, the mouth to become crooked, and the nostrils to flare. In more severe cases, the entire face can become distorted. It often de...
Prostration
(Collapse, Fatigue, Lassitude, Exhaustion, Debility, Weakness, Languor, Listlessness, Lethargy, Debilitation, Enervation, Burnout)
Prostration is a symptom of severe physical and mental exhaustion, characterized by a feeling of extreme weakness and a strong desire to lie down. It is usually accompanied by a feeling of heaviness in the limbs and a lack of energy, which can be accompanied by a feeling of nausea or dizziness. Pros...
Obesity
(Overweight, Corpulence, Corpulency, Heaviness, Plumpness, Ponderosity, Portliness, Avoirdupois, Fleshy, Gain, Rotundity)
Obesity is a condition in which excess body fat accumulates to the point of negative health effects. It is usually defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. It can develop gradually over time, due to an imbalance between energy intake (eating too much) and energy expenditure (not be...
Forgetfulness
(Absent-mindedness, Amnesia, Fuzzy thinking, Lapses, Memory loss, Mind blanking, Scatterbrained, Senility, Short-term memory loss, Unfocused)
Forgetfulness is a common symptom of aging and can manifest in difficulty remembering recent events, names, words, and places. It can develop gradually over time, or suddenly, and can be caused by a variety of medical conditions. It can range from mild to severe, and can affect daily activities. It ...
Alogia
(Poverty of speech, Poverty of thought, Alogic, Alogical, Alogically, Alogism, Alogistic, Alogistical, Alogize, Alogizing, Aphasia, Aphasiac, Aphasic, Aphasically, Aphasy, Aphemia, Aphemic, Aphemically, Aphemize, Aphemizing, Apraxia, Apraxic, Apraxica...)
Alogia is a symptom of a mental health disorder characterized by a decrease in speech fluency and productivity. It is typically characterized by brief, empty responses to questions and a lack of spontaneous conversation. Alogia can manifest as difficulty finding the right words to express oneself, a...
Infertility
(Sterility, Barrenness, Impotence, Inability to conceive, Infecundity, Infecundness, Childlessness, Unfruitfulness, Unproductiveness, Unfertility)
Infertility is the inability to conceive a child after trying for a year or more. It can manifest in both men and women, and is usually caused by issues with the reproductive system. Symptoms can include irregular menstrual cycles and low sperm count. Infertility can develop gradually, with couples ...
Decreased vision
(Impaired vision, Blurred vision, Diminished vision, Reduced vision, Fuzzy vision, Clouded vision, Hazy vision, Poor vision, Weak vision, Low vision)
Decreased vision is a symptom of many underlying conditions. It can range from mild blurring of vision to complete loss of sight. It can develop gradually or suddenly, and may be accompanied by pain, headaches, or double vision. Depending on the underlying cause, it can be partial or complete, affec...
Hearing loss
(Auditory impairment, Deafness, Hearing impairment, Hearing reduction, Partial deafness, Sensorineural hearing loss, Presbycusis)
Hearing loss is a decrease in the ability to hear sound. It can be temporary or permanent and can range from mild to severe. Symptoms may include ringing in the ears, difficulty understanding speech, and difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds. Hearing loss can develop gradually over time, or it can ...