| Down syndrome is one of the leading causes of | | | | associated with Down syndrome. These physical |
| mental retardation in infants. It does not only cause | | | | characteristics include: flat figure of the face, small |
| mental disabilities but physical malformation is also | | | | head, low-set or flat-bridged nose, small mouth with |
| evident. Treatment for Down syndrome has been | | | | an unusually large tongue, eyes slanting upwards, |
| utilized over the years but with the advent of new | | | | round cheeks, small ears, wide hands, subnormal |
| and advanced therapies, new treatments were | | | | height, and malformed fifth finger. |
| introduced. | | | | As they get older, they manifest behavioral |
| Down syndrome develops when there are abnormal | | | | symptoms such as being withdrawn and unusually |
| chromosomes in a person's body. Chromosomes | | | | quiet. They also tend to be passive, unresponsive |
| transport genetic information to our cells. These | | | | and weak. |
| chromosomes are the determinants in a person's | | | | There is actually no cure for this condition. However, |
| appearance and functions. | | | | the treatment for Down syndrome symptoms can |
| Normally, the cells carry 2 sets of twenty-three | | | | be used. |
| chromosomes from each parent. This totals to | | | | Most people suffering from Down syndrome are |
| forty-six chromosomes. For people with Down | | | | visual and hearing impaired. To help them with this |
| syndrome, one chromosome pair is damaged. | | | | condition, they can use eyeglasses and hearing aids. |
| The cause of Down syndrome is due to the damage | | | | There are also special schools for children with Down |
| of chromosome #21. This chromosome can also take | | | | syndrome. This can improve their behavior immensely |
| damage during the process of cell replication. The | | | | by helping them socialize with other children. This is |
| damage can also be done when the normal | | | | where they learn their self-worth and learn the values |
| chromosome of the parents suddenly breaks into | | | | that are most important in living a good life. |
| two. Either way, the result is Down syndrome. | | | | There are also other herbal remedies that can ease |
| Usually, babies are easily diagnosed with this condition | | | | tantrums and erratic behavior changes manifested by |
| because they manifest physical characteristics | | | | children with Down syndrome. |