People with Down Syndrome can have a variety of medical issues. Previously we have explored Eye and Ear problems, Atlantoaxial Instability and mentioned cardiac and bowel conditions. We have also looked at some of the more common physical features of Down Syndrome. As this is our last Factoid Friday (for a while...), here are additional medical concerns that can commonly occur with Down Syndrome. It is important to note that none of these conditions are exclusive to DS; these exist in the greater community all on their own. However, they are listed here as there is a slightly higher incidence among people with Trisomy 21.
Respiratory
Although this list is long and seemingly scary, it really isn't. Most people with Down syndrome only have a few random things on this list (some of which are temporary conditions). Even the most severe ones (such as AVSD) can be managed surgically and very successfully.
And that's the facts, Jack. Happy Friday.
Cardiac
Dental
Dermatological
Endocrine
Gastrointestinal
Hematological
Neurological
Orthopedic
Dental
- Reduced oral cavity
- Late and unusual teeth
- Macroglossia
- Tongue fissures
- Periodontal disease
Dermatological
- Soft velvet skin as infants, becoming dry and course as they get older (xerosis)
- Atopic dermatitis
- Alopecia areata
- Alopecia totalis
- Alopecia universalis
- Acrocyanosis
- Cutis marmorata
- Chelitis
- Seborrhea
- Hyperkeratosis
- Syringomas
- Elastosis perforans serpiginosa
- Vitiligo
- Acanthosis nigricans
- Folliculitis
- Scabies
Endocrine
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypopituitarism
- Type I and II Diabetes
Gastrointestinal
- Aganglionic megacolon (Hirschprung's Disease)
- Annular pancreas
- Duodenal atresia
- Duodenal stenosis
- Imperforate anus
- Tracheoesophageal fistula
- Pyloric stenosis
- Esophageal motility disorders
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Malabsorption disorders including celiac disease
Hematological
Neurological
Orthopedic
Respiratory
- Risk for respiratory infections
- Risk for aspiration pneumonia
- Sleep apnea
Although this list is long and seemingly scary, it really isn't. Most people with Down syndrome only have a few random things on this list (some of which are temporary conditions). Even the most severe ones (such as AVSD) can be managed surgically and very successfully.
And that's the facts, Jack. Happy Friday.
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