Down Syndrome: Things you should know (Questions and Answers)

Down Syndrome: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers) explains the genetics, symptoms, complications, and diagnosis of Down syndrome in a question-and-answer format.

The book describes how an extra copy of chromosome 21 leads to Down syndrome, also called Trisomy 21, and covers related forms such as mosaic and translocation Down syndrome. It explains key genetic concepts including nondisjunction, karyotyping, and chromosome abnormalities.

Topics include developmental signs, short stature, distinctive facial features, simian crease, intellectual disability, and health conditions such as congenital heart disease, hypothyroidism, epilepsy, Hirschsprung disease, and leukemia.

The text also outlines diagnostic methods, including ultrasound, karyotype analysis, amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, and cordocentesis, along with treatment options such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.

This book will interest students, health science learners, and those studying genetics and pediatrics who want to understand Down syndrome, its causes, and management.