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Down syndrome is a genetically-transmitted disease cause by the presence of part or all of an extra 21st chromosome. We can't blame this one on the drugs. However, drug use (incoluding alcohol) while pregnant could complicate the issue with developmental problems.
I always remind people that if they use drugs during late-stage pregnancy, the child will be born with an addiction. Whether or not its later life is affected, the baby will have to withdraw from the drug during the first few days of life. Hell of a way to start your presence on the planet, wouldn't you say?
Gertrude Carroll
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∙ 12y agoYes it can... It also can cause the child to have other disabilities too. It can damage the child's brain.. like being born 85 percent cocaine.. it could also lead to the child being bord premature
The above answer is totally false. Down syndrome is caused by a third copy on chromosome 21 and is present at conception or shortly after. It is mostly a random (and relatively common) occurrence, unless it is of the translocation type which is rare and genetic. While smoking and drinking during pregnancy can cause other problems, they cannot cause Down syndrome. Please do not post answers here unless you know what you're talking about.
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∙ 15y agoDown syndrome is a genetically-transmitted disease cause by the presence of part or all of an extra 21st chromosome. We can't blame this one on the drugs. However, drug use (incoluding alcohol) while pregnant could complicate the issue with developmental problems.
I always remind people that if they use drugs during late-stage pregnancy, the child will be born with an addiction. Whether or not its later life is affected, the baby will have to withdraw from the drug during the first few days of life. Hell of a way to start your presence on the planet, wouldn't you say?
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∙ 14y agoThe exact causes of Downs Syndrome are not known clearly but Downs tends to occur with older (36+) mothers. It does not seem to have any direct association with drugs but drugs can certainly do many types of harm including reproductive damage.
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∙ 15y agoDown Syndrome is a genetic problem dealing with chromosomes. Not drug problems. But your baby can die or get many worse complications than Down Syndrome. == ==
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∙ 11y agoyes. it happened to my brother. be careful. usually happens to first time marijuana users
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When was the Down Syndrome recognized?
The cause of Down Syndrome was discovered in 1958 by Jérôme Lejeune.
Is down syndrome cause by translocation?
It can be.
Can medications - such as Valium or Xanax - cause Down syndrome?
Nobody really knows exactly what causes Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome is a condition where a baby is born with an extra chromosome in their DNA. There is some evidence that says having a baby at an older age (40 and above) may have a higher risk of having a Down Syndrome baby. Taking medicines cannot cause you to develop Down Syndrome, because it's something you are born with; however, taking addictive drugs while you are pregnant does cause serious damage in the unborn baby, and many babies born to alcoholics and drug addicts have brain damage. There is a possibility that Down Syndrome could occur if the chromosomes are damaged.
Is their any prevention for down syndrome?
Don't do drugs while pregnant.
If you are pregnant can taking drugs lead to having a baby with Down syndrome?
No, Down Syndrome is strictly a genetically inherited condition; though taking drugs during pregnancy can lead to other health problems for the baby.
Does smoking marijuana cause Down syndrome?
No.
If a pregnant woman takes Procardia can this cause her to bear a baby with Down syndrome?
Down syndrome is a genetic defect and is the result of an extra chromosome at the time of conception. The use of Procardia (or any other drug) does not cause Down syndrome.
How does the cause of down syndrome differ from the cause of cystic fibrosis?
the genetic conditions
How does the cause of cystic fibrosis differ from the cause of down syndrome?
the genetic conditions
Can smoking cigarettes cause Down syndrome when pregnant?
yes
Does antibiotics cause down syndrom?
Down syndrome is not caused by a bacterial infection therefore the answer to your question is no. Down syndrome is caused by an extra chromosome in the cell nucleus.
Can medication for gallstones during pregnancy cause Down syndrome?
See the Related Link to a very good FAQ on the causes of Down syndrome.
