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Below is a list of common physical traits of someone with Down syndrome.
(Bear in mind that every person with Down syndrome is a unique individual and may possess these characteristics to different degrees - or may not even exhibit them at all.)
- low muscle tone
- small stature
- an upward slant to the eyes
- a single deep crease across the center of the palm.
What else can I help you with?
What heals Down syndrome?
nothing can cure down syndrome but physical and speech therapy help
How do you treat a person with Down syndrome?
There is no medical treatment that can cure Down syndrome. The best way to treat someone with Down syndrome is with kindness, patience, and love.
Does robin thicke son Julian have down syndrome?
No, Robin Thicke's son Julian does not have Down syndrome and was not born with any mental or physical disabilities.
Is it politically correct to call someone 'Down syndrome'?
It is acceptable to say that someone has Down Syndrome, although it may not be necessary to say it since the syndrome does have a characteristic affect on facial features which can be observed.
What can be done to treat down syndrome?
You can not treat the syndrome itself, only the physical complications that comes with it.
Are there any future signs of a cure for Down syndrome?
Yes; see the Related question.
Do some people with epilepsy also have autism?
No. Someone with Down's syndrome could also happen to have epilepsy, but if they do it isn't always to do with the fact that they have Down's Syndrome. Some people with Down's Syndrome will have or develop Epilepsy, but there is no guarantee that because someone has Down's Syndrome that they will also have Epilepsy.
What is the significance of the gap between the toes in individuals with Down syndrome?
Individuals with Down syndrome often have a larger gap between their toes, known as a "sandal gap." This physical characteristic is significant because it can help doctors diagnose Down syndrome at birth or during prenatal screenings. The presence of a sandal gap is one of the physical features commonly associated with Down syndrome.
Why is Down syndrome physical?
Down syndrome is a genetic condition that not only affects the brain but also affects physical appearance because of the genes affected by the disease. Sorry I don't know how exactly the genes are distorted. But they affect physical appearence.
What chromosomes are affected in someone who has Down syndrome?
chromosome 21
Can exposure to black mold cause down syndrome in someone's offspring?
No.
Is it legal for people with down syndrome to marry?
No! If someone has Down syndrome, he or she was born with it. It happens when the fetus develops an extra chromosome.
