Question
I am a 29-year-old woman who has been treating this condition and taking medication, but there has been no improvement. I am very frustrated, and many methods have not worked. What are the symptoms of Down syndrome?
Answer
Patients with pediatric Down syndrome typically exhibit distinct facial features, such as wide-set eyes, a thick tongue that often protrudes out of the mouth, a small head circumference, short stature, and excessively curved joints. Male patients also remain sterile throughout adolescence, while female patients may have menstrual periods and be able to conceive. The immune system is compromised, and the risk of leukemia is 10-30 times higher than that of the general population. If they survive into adulthood, they may experience symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease after the age of 31.