
Can you challenge Down syndrome?
Have you ever heard the name ‘trisomy 21’?
Well! The name may seem quite strange. Actually, it is scientific name
of a disease which happens due to chromosomal disorder. We say it ‘Down
syndrome’ as well. It occurs due to the presence of extra genetic
material that is called 21st chromosome. So, scientist uses the term
‘trisomy 21’ for down syndrome.
First time in the year 1866, the mental retardation problem due to extra
genetic material was noticed by the British doctor ‘John Langdon Down’
and the name ‘Down syndrome’ was used after his name. 21st chromosome
was identified by Jérôme Lejeune in 1959. Doctors described the
condition as the combination of minor and major differences in
structure. Hence, its consequences normally turn into impairment of
cognitive ability and physical growth as well as facial appearance. It
is unfortunate that even today we do not have immaculate cures for Down
syndrome.
In spite of the fact that we can not perfectly beat Down syndrome, our
doctors and scientists deserve full credit and appreciation for their
exceptional control over the disease ‘Down syndrome’. Their extreme
endeavor made it possible to recognize the disease right from the
beginning even before the birth. Doctors can diagnose disease by
examining the tissue and fluid around the baby in the womb. After the
birth, it can be diagnosed by blood taste because blood taste confirms
the possibility of extra chromosome. Online e-guide especially from
‘DownsSyndromeInfo.com’ guides you the way to cope with the problem and
diminish the overall impact of the disease on our daily life style or
day-to-day schedule.
Numbers of Down syndrome victim fall approximately one out of 800-1000
and sever cases are pretty lesser. Here, the key point of concern is
whether thousands healthy person can take care of single mentally retard
person or not. If it is not possible then certainly there is a great
stake upon humanity.
Human beings are social animal and it applies with people as well who
are suffering from the Down syndrome. They want social acceptance. They
severely need friends and family acceptance and support irrespective of
their physical and mental status because, they also have heart, feelings
and need our love and affection. Condition of down syndrome victims can
be improved through physiotherapy, speech therapy and a many types of
special educational programs.