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A protruding tongue is a common characteristic observed in individuals with Down syndrome, often due to hypotonia (decreased muscle tone) and structural differences in the oral cavity. This can lead to challenges with speech, feeding, and oral hygiene. The tongue may appear larger relative to the mouth, making it more difficult for individuals to keep it within the dental arch. Speech therapy and occupational therapy can help manage these challenges.
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Which syndrome cause a baby's tongue to hang out of its mouth?
You are talking about Down syndrome. Because of the weak muscle tone of a child with Down syndrome, it appears as if the tongue is too large for the mouth.
How do you know you have Down syndrome?
a test is usually done in pregnancy which identifies the condition. people with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome. people with down syndrome usually have impaired cognitive ability and typical facial characteristics such as an oversized tongue and are usually small in stature
What is the effect on a family that has a child with Down syndrome?
I have a sis with down syndrome and she has taught me to be glad for little things, to be more compassionate, and more patient and loving. I love my sister!
What syndromes cause a baby's tongue to hang out of its mouth?
Well there only could be one answer, Down syndrome.
WHAT NOTATION WOULD YOU USE TO CHARACTERIZE PATIENT AS KARYOTYPE?
Patient A has Down Syndrome or a trisomy 21. The notation would be 47xy+21.
What would you use to hold a patient tongue down when a specimen is obtained for a throat culture?
Forceps
What test can be done to see if I have the Down syndrome gene?
There's no "Down syndrome gene." The syndrome arises due to a chromosomal disorder, so the most widely tool used to see if one has it is performing a karyotype.Also, there are many features typical of people with this syndrome that any physician can recognize. These are: a) a single transverse palmar crease, b) an almond shape to the eyes caused by an epicanthic fold of the eyelid, c) upslanting palpebral fissures, d) shorter limbs, e) poor muscle tone, f) a larger than normal space between the big and second toes and g) protruding tongue.
What are the teaching techniques for a child with Down syndrome?
Be patient and repeat yourself! Don't treat them like they are stupid.
Do Down Syndrome kids speak the same as we speak?
Usually, No. Down Syndrome kids (and adults) usually have some degree of mental-retardation (from slight to severe.) Also (statistically): • 43% have macroglossia (an enlarged tongue.) • 69% have an oval palate. • 60% have small teeth. These 3 work together to produce a protruding tongue (due to small oral cavity, and an enlarged tongue near the tonsils.) When all of these conditions are taken into account, the effect is a dulled, slow, muffled and "thick sounding" speech-pattern. It is also worth noting that, although there are ignorant individuals, that erroneously believe that a Down Syndrome person's particular speech-patterns are due to their being uneducated; this is FAR from true. Retardation means diminished in capacity or capability -- NOT dumb -- and many of them (nowadays) complete High School AND go to college AND have productive, normal lives.
How should an oropharyngeal airway be inserted in an adult patient?
upside down and turned 180 degrees over the tongue
Would a special education class help me interact with a child who has Down's Syndrome?
Yes a special education class would help you interact with a child who has Down's Syndrome. It will teach you how to be more patient and understanding of the child's disease.
What is the genetic disorder for having three 21 chromosomes?
down syndrome
