| Downs syndrom is an illness that commonly affects | | | | of sleep apnea, digestive defects, problems with the |
| an individual's ability to learn at the same rate as | | | | thyroid, an increased likelihood of developing leukemia, |
| others, along with sometimes causing physical | | | | Alzheimer's and eye problems. This does not mean |
| disabilities. Individuals with downs syndrome can live a | | | | that every individual with downs syndrome will |
| very happy and product lifestyle, but they do need | | | | develop these illnesses, but they may be more |
| to be monitored closely for any potential health | | | | susceptible than others. |
| complications that could arise at anytime. | | | | Just like any other child, education is an important |
| Diagnosing downs syndrom can occur before a child | | | | part of life. Individuals who suffer from downs |
| is even born. With the help of certain tests used to | | | | syndrome may or may not have a difficult time |
| screen for various complications during pregnancy, | | | | learning at the same level as their peers. In fact, |
| physicians are often able to tell an expectant woman | | | | many downs syndrome patients can be quite |
| whether or not her child has an increased chance of | | | | successful in school, but it is very important to |
| having downs syndrome. Even with the best | | | | evaluate each individual separately. If a downs |
| screening, however, there is always the possibility of | | | | syndrome child does begin to show learning problems, |
| a false positive reading. | | | | he/she may benefit from the use of a tutor or extra |
| There is no one specific cause of the illness other | | | | help from family members to make sure that they |
| than the fact that it occurs due to an extra copy of | | | | are getting personal attention to their questions. |
| genetic material. Often occurring spontaneously, there | | | | The information in this article is intended for |
| are currently no known preventative measures that | | | | informational purposes only. It should not be |
| can be taken to guard against the development of | | | | considered as, or used in place of, medical advice or |
| downs syndrome. There are, however, some factors | | | | professional recommendations for the cause, |
| that may increase it's probability, including increased | | | | diagnosis or treatment of downs syndrome. If |
| maternal age. | | | | necessary, individuals should consult a medical doctor |
| Downs syndrome is believed to cause various other | | | | for information regarding the likelihood of a child |
| medical conditions, which means treatment is often | | | | developing downs syndrome, a proper diagnosis and |
| sought for heart defects, muscular and/or skeletal | | | | or course of treatment. |
| abnormalities, respiratory problems, the development | | | | |