Today we have a long list of
incurable diseases which happen due to complex neurological or chromosomal
behavior. Down syndrome is one such disorder, which is a result of notorious
chromosomal activity right at the fetus formation stage. This disorder is also
called as Trisomy 21 or Chromosome 21 Trisomy.
In other words, there are 3 chromosomes 21 found in the Down syndrome affected baby, hence called trisomy. Since it is a chromosomal problem there is no cure to it. This condition happens mainly because of abnormal gene translocation activity, which is highly complex and can't be cured with medicines. Downsyndrome treatment is a combination of different therapies along with medical approach. The treatment focuses mainly on controlling symptoms and any medical conditions resulting into this disorder. Symptomsof Down syndrome range from mild to severe.
Children with this disorder exhibit slow mental and physical development. Physical abnormalities are quite obvious with abnormal facial developments like protruding tongue, small chin, abnormal height, weight and size. Below are the therapies used in the Down syndrometreatment:
Down Syndrome
1. Medical
Doctors generally note
the early symptoms and diagnose the disease. Right treatment depends on the
symptoms child shows. Pediatricians keep a check on symptoms like loss of
vision, speech, delayed movement, heart congenital disease and others. This
disorder is accompanied with many critical medical problems like congenital
heart disease, leukemia and other cancers, thyroid problems, seizure disorders,
vision problems, etc.
2. Surgical
Many Downsyndrome
children are also affected with congenital heart diseases which require
surgery. Some are mild and can be treated, but some heart defects are very
critical and require surgeries.
3. Physical-Delayed
Physical
development and motor movement is observed in Down syndrome children. This
therapy focuses on the development of motor movement and teaching appropriate
way to move their body. It is effective in improving muscle tone.
4. Speech-People or children with
this disorder face speech problems.
Due to small mouth and large tongue
conditions lead to articulation problems resulting into no clarity of speech.
With this therapy, a speech therapist will help children to communicate clearly
and express their needs. This is
achieved with talking or with the help of sign language.
The entire approach depends on
individual symptoms exhibited. In addition to all the above bunch of therapies
involved in Down syndrome treatment, regular check ups and most importantly
family support is required. There are centers which provide parental counseling
and medical information on dealing with this disorder effecrively.
