Down Syndrome
It is a genetic disorder caused by presence of all or part of third copy of chromosome in 21 pairs; it is typically associated with physical growth delayed, characteristic facial features & mild to moderate intellectual disability.
Down Syndrome can be identified during pregnancy by screening followed by diagnostic testing or after birth by observation
Symptoms
- Poor immune functions
- Development of milestones at a later age
- Increased risk of congenital heart disease, leukemia, thyroid issues, and mental illness
Signs
- Small chin
- Slanted eyes
- Single crease across the palm
- Poor muscle tone
- Short neck
- Big toe
- Flat nasal bridge
- Short stature
- Abnormal pattern of fingertips
What Happens in Down Syndrome?
Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes lifelong intellectual disability, developmental delay, and other health problems. Down Syndrome varies in severity, so developmental issues can range from mild to serious. Children with Down Syndrome usually have a distinct facial appearance. Although not all children with Down Syndrome have the same features, some of the more common characteristics include:
- Flattened facial features
- Small head
- Short neck
- Protruding tongue
- Upward slanting eyes unusual for the child's ethnic group
- Unusually shaped ears
How Homeopathy Helps Improve the Lives of Children with Down Syndrome
In homeopathy, there are several medicines that can help patients recover from symptoms associated with Down Syndrome. During treatment, patients may initially start to understand people and things better. Visual capacity often improves. Over time, children may show improved neck and back control, increased strength in legs and hands, and improved motor and sensory functions. Importantly, these improvements can occur without side effects, helping patients live more independently and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
Homeopathic remedies are mostly prescribed on a constitutional basis, individualized to each patient. Remedies like Pulsatilla, Arsenicum Album, and Nux Vomica may be considered to help improve the overall health and development of the patient.
