The innocent smile of a child is the greatest motivation for parents to work. Many people will go to the hospital for examination if they experience any discomfort during pregnancy. Actually, most fetuses have good development and do not need to go to the hospital for regular check ups. Of course, some children may have defects after birth. Do you know what happens when a child has congenital defects?
What's wrong with a child having congenital defects
(1) Genetic factors and congenital malformations
Congenital malformations caused by genetic factors, including chromosomal abnormalities and gene mutations, account for 25% of congenital malformations. Chromosomal abnormalities include abnormalities in the number or structure of chromosomes. Chromosomes are originally pairwise relative, and a decrease in their number can cause congenital abnormalities, commonly associated with haplotypes.
(2) Environmental factors and congenital malformations
The environmental factors that can cause congenital malformations are collectively referred to as teratogenic factors, accounting for 10% of congenital malformations. There are three aspects of the environment that affect embryonic development, namely the external environment around the mother, the internal environment of the mother, and the microenvironment around the embryo. Some teratogenic factors in the external environment can directly affect the embryo by altering the internal environment and microenvironment, while others can indirectly affect the embryo by altering the internal environment and microenvironment. Environmental teratogenic factors mainly include biological, physical, chemical, and pharmaceutical factors.
How to treat congenital heart disease defects
The method of inserting a catheter into the heart is for the surgeon to insert a thin catheter into a blood vessel near the groin, and then carefully insert the slender catheter along the blood vessel until it reaches the heart. Different devices can be inputted into the heart through catheters for repair work.
For example, a small, balloon like device that can dilate a previously narrow valve; A tilted, umbrella shaped device can block small holes; Or a coil can block excess blood vessels. The advantage of this is that it avoids performing surgical procedures on children, and usually children can go home after treatment.
Children with congenital defects are most likely to experience inferiority complex, so parents must pay attention to their children's psychological issues. What is the reason for having congenital defects in children? Different children have different defects, and of course, the causes are also different. Pregnant women will undergo a major screening test within five months of pregnancy, which can reduce the probability of congenital defects in children.
