Symptoms+of+Down+Syndrome

Citations: Salem Health, Gale Encyclopedia

Symptoms and Effects of Down Syndrome
Down syndrome has a variety of symptoms, both physical and psychological. Physical symptoms may include the following: - heart defects - lower likelihood of getting cancer - impaired reflexes - internal digestive problems - seizures - stubby fingers and toes - slanted eyes - immune system problems - decreased muscle tone - flat nose - small ears and mouth - whites spots on colored parts of eyes - hearing problems

Most of the symptoms are harmless but some of them, such as heart defects, are quite serious and require prompt treatment. Mental symptoms may include the following: - mental retardation - slow learning progression - impulsiveness - short attention span

These pictures show some of the physical effects of Down Syndrome.