Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome : Types, Symptoms, and Management
Down’s syndrome or trisomy 21, another name for the genetic disorder known as Down syndrome, results in an individual having an extra copy of chromosome 21 at birth. In the body, chromosomes are collections of genes.
During pregnancy:
Symptoms in babies:
Chromosome 21 has an extra copy, which results in morphological changes and developmental problems. But researchers are still determining the exact reason or the diversity of contributing elements.
Risk factors
Down syndrome can cause several complications in individuals, as follows: