Question
A 28-year-old male patient has recently experienced poor mental health. What are the manifestations of Down syndrome?
Answer
Children with Down syndrome typically exhibit distinctive facial features, such as widely spaced eyes, a thick tongue that often protrudes from the mouth, a low head circumference, short stature, and overly flexible joints. Male patients usually do not have fertility after adulthood, while female patients may have menstrual periods and may become pregnant. Their immune system is weakened, and the risk of leukemia is 10-30 times higher than that of the general population. If they reach adulthood, they may develop symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease after the age of 30.