Down Syndrome
What a difference an extra chromosome can make. Here we explore the misconceptions -- as well as the ups and downs -- of Down Syndrome, a congenital genetic disorder that is caused by the presence of an extra 21st chromosome. The affected person is mildly to moderately handicapped, short in stature, and has a flattened facial profile.
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An8thgExperts on child care almost unanimously agree that physical punishment should not be used to discipline children. Children with...
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No, it's a genetic disorder.
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That would mean that the mother is the one with Down syndrome, since men with Down syndrome are sterile. There is a 50% chance...
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Yes, they can. yes i can cry becuz i hav dwn syndrme and peopl dont lik me becuz i hav dis syndrm i git really sad and cry alne
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Mental Learning difficulties: a person with Down syndrome may not learn things as quickly as other people and they may need extra...
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The majority of Down syndrome cases are not hereditary. Only in cases of Translocation Down syndrome is this then possible. These...
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When a baby is conceived, it receives genetic information from its parents in the form of 46 chromosomes: 23 from the mother and...
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Varying statistics reported by our users: 2 percent of the world's population has Down syndrome. According to Wikipedia,...
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Maternal age influences the odds of conceiving a baby with Down syndrome. The incidence of Down syndrome in a woman under 30 is...
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Trisomy 21 is more of a chromosome abnormality/birth defect than a disease. It is also called Down syndrome. You cannot "catch"...
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No, this is not necessarily the case.
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There are studies (Am J Epidemiol 1997; 145: 134-47) indicating that Hispanics possibly have a higher incidence at maternal age...
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No, there is no cure -- as of yet. Down syndrome is caused by having three of Chromosome 21 instead of the healthy two. There is...
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Down syndrome is a life-long genetic condition that causes certain physical characteristics and delays in learning and...
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A genetic syndrome simply defined is: a disease caused by an abnormality in an individual's genetic make-up.
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The life expectancy of someone who has Down syndrome is generally lower than the average person and is heavily dependent upon a...
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The karyotype of a person with Down Syndrome differs from a normal karyotype because it contains a three chromosomes in the 21st...
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yes it causes childlike symptoms
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Down syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21. In years gone by, it was also known as Mongolism, although that term is no longer...
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A person with a mild case of Down syndrome should be allowed to drive.
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Down syndrome is neither caused by dominant or recessive chromosomes it is simply caused by an error in the translation process...
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Down syndrome is usually caused by a condition known as Trisomy 21, which means that a person has three copies of Chromosome 21,...
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AnswerIt is a chromosomal abnormaility characterized by offspring with short stature, lymphoedema, widely spaced nipples, low...
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No, she does not. She has a sister with an intellectual disability, but not Down syndrome. Here is a transcript from an interview...
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47 There are 47 chromosomes in someone with Down syndrome; the 21st pair has an extra chromosome. Most people have 46...
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The "epicanthic fold" -- also called epicanthus -- is a fold of skin on the upper eyelid that partially covers the inner corner...
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No. It is just not socially acceptable to many people.
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World-wide, over 5.8 million people have Down syndrome. (This condition affects people of all ages, races, religions and economic...
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It is not very likely that this Syndrome will be passed down because about 1 in every 500 to 800 males inherits this allele. It...
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'It Is Not a Disease - It Is a Gift' Down syndrome is not a disease; it can't be treated. It is a genetic mutation that happens...
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No, that is false. Down Syndrome is also known as Trisomy-21. Monosomy is a condition where one chromosome is missing from what...
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No, down syndrome is not a sex linked trait therefore neither gender has a highe risk
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The incidence, however, increases dramatically with increasing maternal age. If you look at the link below, under about age 30,...
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It is acceptable to say that someone has Down Syndrome, although it may not be necessary to say it since the syndrome does have a...
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Down syndrome, also known as "Trisomy 21," is not caused by a single particular gene or DNA sequence. Rather, Trisomy 21 is...
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Down syndrome gets its name from John Langdon Down, a British physician who observed (and wrote about) this condition in 1866.
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CS is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. In order for a child to be affected by CS, he or she must inherit a mutation...
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Down syndrome is not an allele. It is caused by a triplication of the 21st chromosome in the baby. Eggs and Sperm all have 1 copy...
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I did some research and learned that men with Down syndrome are usually sterile. Most women can get pregnant and have children....
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Down syndrome is neither dominant nor recessive. It is "autosomal" or "other"; it is simply an error in the translation process...
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dr harmer yesss it does ur penis is very big then down syndrome will make it a higer risk
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Down's syndrom has trisomy 21.
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It is considered a pre-existing condition, because of the other diseases it carries with it, e.g., congenital heart disease.
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Down syndrome starts with a capital letter because it is named after John Langdon Down, the doctor who described the disorder in...
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No Marie does not have a child with down syndrome. It was mistaken that she did because one of her children is crossed eyed.
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They can live above 40years but it base on food they are eating, they should avoid waterly food and alcoholic drinks.
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Down the Line "Just when you think you have learned what you need to know in life, someone truly special comes into it and shows...
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During meiosis, chromosomes are separated equally. When they are not separated equally - this is known as non-disjunction - the...
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Gosh, these children are the most loving, accepting children of all. I am a sub aide for Learning Support children, and in high...
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This a very complex question - generally, a Trisomy child will manifest the following: hypotonia and hyper-reflexibility of the...
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I would suggest that you make an appointment with a speech therapist. Your physician may be able to recommend one. Alternatively...
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Peter Davidson of Sunderland is 67. He was born in 1939 in England. My brother Douglas McLain is 61 and lives in Santa Maria,...
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According to Columbia Encyclopedia, the symptoms of Down syndrome were "first described in 1866 by an English physician, J....
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People who have Down syndrome are usually treated differently because they can't talk properly, in addition to other differences....
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u because u have down syndrome
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Down Syndrome is a genetic problem dealing with chromosomes. Not drug problems. But your baby can die or get many worse...
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Genes aren't typically considered "healthy" or "unhealthy", but I suppose a healthy gene might be equated with a gene with normal...
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3 Pairs of Chromosome 21 There are 47 chromosomes in someone with Down syndrome (most people have 46); the 21st pair has an extra...
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Testing for Down Syndrome In some countries, women can now have a blood test to determine whether or not their child will have...
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The actors who play the characters of Tom and Tammy on The Secret Life of the American Teenager both have down syndrome-- you can...
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Down syndrome is not a traditional "genetic" malady that is necessarily transferred from a healthy individual,this is a random...
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Other types of dystonias include Merge's syndrome (spasms of the jaw muscles when opening and closing of the mouth).
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no
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That is a very low risk.
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You can learn many things. You can learn what causes Down Syndrome, which is what happens when you have three copies of...
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Nothing can show the "degree" of Down's Syndrome - except the life of the person with DS you're talking about. DS has very...
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No, you cannot catch Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a condition, not a disease or an infection. It is a disorder of the...
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There are many pros to having a child with down syndrome in a mainstream class. Go here to read more about...
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Down syndrome is slightly more common among males with most studies showing about 106 to 125 boys for every 100 girls. In some...
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See the Related links below to the Down Syndrome Research Foundation, and to the National Down Syndrome congress. Scientists...
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Famous people with Down syndrome include: Stephane Ginnsz, actor - In 1996 was the first actor with Down syndrome to play the...
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Even though, currently, there are no cures for this disorder, people who have Down syndrome can live a relatively normal life...
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Down syndrome is a complete duplication of the entire 21st chromosome.
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Down syndrome or trisomy 21 is caused by nondisjunction of chromosome 21 in a parent who is chromosomally normal and is one of...
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First off, bathmophobia is the fear of deep places or looking into them. No, there is no association with Down syndrome and this...
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Patau syndrome, also known as Trisomy 13, is an abnormality of chromosomes in which a patient has an additional 13th chromosome...
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There is always a reason for problem behavior: Children sometimes have trouble communicating, because they may not know the words...
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The doctor would definitely tell you, but your baby would look different.
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Approx 1 in 800 or 0.12% or 340,000 people in USA Down syndrome occurs in 1 in 800 births. Hopefully that helps :D
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We take DNA from the cell, and make a karyotype analysis. By looking at chromosomes in metaphase phase, we can tell if the fetus...
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- flattened appearance to the face -- a high, broad forehead -- smaller head -- an upward slant to the eyes - small ears which...
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Autism - A pervasive developmental disorder characterized by severe deficits in social interaction and communication, by an...
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Because Down Syndrome causes certain physical changes that we notice more than the person underneath. Down children all resemble...
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Down syndrome is a result of a genetic abnormality that is present from the stage of a single fertilized egg. Specifically, it is...
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See the Related link for a table that lists a woman's age in conjunction with the statistical likelihood of her giving birth to a...
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It is a genetic disorder caused by a triplication of the 21st chromosome so Nature. There is a book of psychology by ciccarelli...
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Children with Down syndrome have a slightly flattened face with upward, slanting eyes. They are usually of less than average...
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A doctor will perform screening tests during the pregnancy in order to diagnose (and/or indicate a high risk of) Down syndrome of...
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I don't know about official records, but I have two friends who both have Down syndrome; their son was born with it too. They...
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because it was first described by an English scientist JOHN LANG DON DOWN in 1886
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Besides the educational issue people with Downs tend to have hypermobile joints, obesity, unstable cervical vertebrae (which...
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Yes, it is possible but it is very unlikely. If you had two parents with Down Syndrome, you would have an 80% chance that your...
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According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the overall rate of incidence of Down Syndrome is 0.13% (1 in 750); but this...
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Yes, they know when they are being treated differently. Growing up and being treated differently from the norm, and having an...
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