children s health issues
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Complications of Down syndrome
Down syndrome affects many parts of the body. Not all complications are present in each person. About 50% of children with Down syndrome are born with Overview of Heart Defects , the most common of which are About 6% of children have gastrointestinal problems. Hirschsprung Disease and Most affected people have hearing loss, and Overview of Middle Ear Infections in Young Children are very common. About 60% of affected people have eye problems such as Cataract , The joints in the neck may be unstable, causing compression of the spinal cord, which can lead to changes in gait, use of the arms and hands, bowel or bladder function, or weakness. Many people with Down syndrome develop thyroid disease (such as Hypothyroidism ) and diabetes. They also have a higher risk of developing infections and leukemia and a much higher risk of developing Obstructive sleep apnea . 