There are many types of neonatal diseases, and people are not very clear about the symptoms of Down syndrome, let alone the symptoms that Down syndrome babies may experience. Treatment often feels difficult, so it is necessary to diagnose Down syndrome as soon as possible. So, can Down syndrome be detected?
Sure, but newborn babies cannot be tested for Down syndrome. Generally, this test can only be done at five months after birth. Children with Down syndrome have strange and ugly appearances, often face discrimination, their mouths cannot be completely closed, their tongues often protrude from their mouths, and they appear dull and silly, with obvious features that others cannot help but notice.
It is recommended that pregnant women over 35 years old undergo Down syndrome screening, which is very necessary. Suffering from Down syndrome is related to chromosome 21, which carries relatively less genetic material than other chromosomes. Therefore, even if the fetus suffers from Down syndrome, it may not necessarily be fatal, and pregnant women may not experience abnormal conditions or recurrent vaginal bleeding like miscarriage. Therefore, fetuses are often born smoothly and have a long lifespan.
However, once diagnosed with Down syndrome, it cannot be completely treated, and the patient's ability to live independently is often poor. Therefore, it is necessary to attend a special school and preferably have family members accompany and take care of them for a long time, which is a significant burden for a family.
