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What Is The Treatment For Down Syndrome In A Child?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hello! I have a six year old son with down syndrome. For the past week to week and a half, he has no appetite and sleeps an unusual amount. He has had a low grade fever on and off but i m mostly concerned about him not eating. Suggestions?
Fri, 7 Jul 2017
Dear Parent,
Change in the activity and appetite are concerning in your child. It could be a result of underlying infection or a heart failure if your child has been diagnosed with a congenital heart disease which is very common in Downs syndrome. I suggest that you consult your pediatrician as soon as possible who will do a detailed physical examination, do some blood tests and cardiology tests like ECG, ECHO to come to a diagnosis and treat accordingly.
Change in the activity and appetite are concerning in your child. It could be a result of underlying infection or a heart failure if your child has been diagnosed with a congenital heart disease which is very common in Downs syndrome. I suggest that you consult your pediatrician as soon as possible who will do a detailed physical examination, do some blood tests and cardiology tests like ECG, ECHO to come to a diagnosis and treat accordingly.
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