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Problems people face are: Cancer, Diabetes, Down syndrome, Mental breakdown, etc
Early diagnosis and intensive intervention offer the best prognosis for individuals with fragile X syndrome. Adults with fragile X syndrome may benefit from vocational training and may need to live in a supervised setting. Life span is typically normal
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This is a syndrome for people who have lots of problems!
No. Fragile X Syndrome is not deadly. People with FXS live a normal life span. For more information on FXS go to the website for the M.I.N.D. Institute at UC-Davis.
People with Down syndrome may have a wide variety of health care providers depending on their health status. Those with heart or thyroid problems may consult with a cardiologist or endocrinologist. Many will consult only a primary care provider.
It depends on what you mean by getting worse. It can come with physical delays and intellectual disability. The average IQ of a young adult with Down syndrome is 50, about the same mental age of an 8- or 9-year-old child, but this varies.It may take children with Down syndrome longer than other children to reach milestones, but they will eventually meet many of these. Children with Down syndrome are at an increased risk for certain health problems. However, each individual with Down syndrome is different, and not every person will have serious health problems. Many of these can be treated.They do have a shorter life span than other people. In 1910, a baby born with Down syndrome often didn't live to age 10. Today, someone with Down syndrome can expect to live to age 60+, depending on the how severe the health problems are.
Yes, Costen Syndrome can cause people heart problems such as angina.
We face the challenges of intolerant people, disorganization and insomnia.
1 in 4,000 males 1 in 6,000-8,000 females 1 in 100-250 mothers
Damage lungs, Chest problems