these are “holes” in the walls that connect the atrium and ventricle, upper and lower, chambers of the heart. Eye problems are also common in children with Down syndrome. They can develop near sightedness, astigmatism and strabismus which are imbalanced eye muscles. Also they can develop cataracts which can lead to blindness and what is also seen is Glaucoma, which causes increased eye pressure. They can have eye infections by their tear ducts being blocked. Ear infections are common because of the abnormal facial anatomy and can lead to deafness along with the large tongue and small mouths are potential risks of developing sleep apnea. People with Down syndrome are prone to many things like, autoimmune diseases including hypothyroidism, diabetes
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With patients that have Down syndrome they have a higher risk for cervical spine instability especially at the atlantoaxial junction where the joint connects the first and second vertebrae in the neck. This can cause major damage to the spinal cord because if you have excessive movement it can throw it out of position. If this happens, especially to children, it will require a neck x-ray but only if they are participating in a sport. Other orthopedic issues that are potential are, scoliosis, hip dislocations, and knee laxity.
When it comes to Down syndrome there are a lot of myths and truths that are spread. One of the myths is that children with Down syndrome are born to older parents. In reality children with Down syndrome are born to women younger than 35 years old because younger women tend to have more children. Although, the chance of having a child with Down syndrome …show more content…
The chromosomes involved in Alzheimer’s are 1, 14, 19 and 21. The chromosome involved with Down syndrome is 21. People with Down syndrome will often get Alzheimer’s symptoms, although the symptoms will be demonstrated at a younger age then others who get Alzheimer’s. Scientist’s today are still trying to fully understand the link between these two diseases. Although the life expectancy has increased due to medical advances, they face an 80% risk of developing Alzheimer’s Diseases. The protein in chromosome 21 is linked to Alzheimer’s. Brain changes that are tied to Alzheimer’s are seen on MRI scans beginning around the ages 35 to 40 years old. Researchers have found that the people with Down syndrome who’ve also had Alzheimer’s symptoms have signs of beta-amyloid acumination, less activity in parts of the brain known to be affected by Alzheimer’s. Beta-amyloid protein is a protein found in excess in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease suffers. It circulates and in cerebrospinal fluid and is deposited into plaques found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s. Research continues to find a definite link between Alzheimer’s and Down syndrome which will determine
With patients that have Down syndrome they have a higher risk for cervical spine instability especially at the atlantoaxial junction where the joint connects the first and second vertebrae in the neck. This can cause major damage to the spinal cord because if you have excessive movement it can throw it out of position. If this happens, especially to children, it will require a neck x-ray but only if they are participating in a sport. Other orthopedic issues that are potential are, scoliosis, hip dislocations, and knee laxity.
When it comes to Down syndrome there are a lot of myths and truths that are spread. One of the myths is that children with Down syndrome are born to older parents. In reality children with Down syndrome are born to women younger than 35 years old because younger women tend to have more children. Although, the chance of having a child with Down syndrome …show more content…
The chromosomes involved in Alzheimer’s are 1, 14, 19 and 21. The chromosome involved with Down syndrome is 21. People with Down syndrome will often get Alzheimer’s symptoms, although the symptoms will be demonstrated at a younger age then others who get Alzheimer’s. Scientist’s today are still trying to fully understand the link between these two diseases. Although the life expectancy has increased due to medical advances, they face an 80% risk of developing Alzheimer’s Diseases. The protein in chromosome 21 is linked to Alzheimer’s. Brain changes that are tied to Alzheimer’s are seen on MRI scans beginning around the ages 35 to 40 years old. Researchers have found that the people with Down syndrome who’ve also had Alzheimer’s symptoms have signs of beta-amyloid acumination, less activity in parts of the brain known to be affected by Alzheimer’s. Beta-amyloid protein is a protein found in excess in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease suffers. It circulates and in cerebrospinal fluid and is deposited into plaques found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s. Research continues to find a definite link between Alzheimer’s and Down syndrome which will determine