Down's Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21, known as trisomy 21. It is characterized by physical effects like upward slanted eyes, a flat nose, a small head, and short stubby hands. Individuals with Down's Syndrome are also more likely to have heart defects and lung infections. Treatments include medication, surgery to correct issues, proper education and care, and speech or physical therapy. Diagnosis is suggested for mothers over 35 and can be confirmed through blood tests, ultrasounds, or by checking chromosomes.

1. Down's Syndrome

2. Effects
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Heart defects
More likely to get lung
infection.
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Upward slanted eyes
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A flat nose
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A small head
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Short stubby hands
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Poor muscle tone

3. Cause
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Forty seventh
chromosome
Abnormal cell division
Trisomy 21(extra
chromosome on 21)
The age of the
mother

4. Treatments
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Medicine can help
with infections
Surgery can correct
heart and other
issues
Proper education and
care
Speech and physical
therapy

5. Diagnosis
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Moms over thirty five
Special institutions
Screening and blood
test
Ultrasounds to look
for fluid in babies
neck
Blood test to check
for chromosomes

6. Interesting Facts
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About one in every
eight hundred babies
are born with down
syndrome
It's named after John
Landon Haden Down
About six thousand
babies are born with it
a year
Three types of Down
Syndrome

7. Interesting Facts
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About one in every
eight hundred babies
are born with down
syndrome
It's named after John
Landon Haden Down
About six thousand
babies are born with it
a year
Three types of Down
Syndrome