Down syndrome

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Also known as Trisomy 21, this congenital condition is caused by the partial or whole presence of an extra 21st chromosome. Symptoms include poor muscle tone, distinctive facial features, poor cognitive development and ability and high risk of heart defects, GERD and other conditions. There are no cures for Down syndrome but supportive treatments can be beneficial.

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Down syndrome has one or more of the following symptoms:

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