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By Dr Tushar Chauhan October 01, 2022
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1 in every 700 babies is born with down syndrome, worldwide.
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Often known as trisomy 21, the presence of an extra chromosome number 21 is known as down syndrome.
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Majorly, the condition is non-inherited and occurred by a random event during germ cell division.
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Cytogenetically the condition is denoted as 47, XX/XY, +21.
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It’s a congenital condition that can cause serious mental, intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Intellectual disability delayed development, atypical facial appearance, tongue protruding and several heart defects.
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No medication, surgery or medical procedure is available for the cure and prevention. However, can be managed by therapies.
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70 to 75% of patients can live a long and healthy life through therapies and minor surgeries.
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The patient may need constant attention throughout their entire life. Although a patient with mild to moderate symptoms can live a quality life too.
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