Co-existing Medical Conditions in Down Syndrome

Medical Conditions associated in people with Down syndrome: Congenital Heart Diseases. Dementia may be seen. Eye problems, such as cataracts (most children with Down syndrome need glasses) Early and massive vomiting, which may be a sign of a gastrointestinal blockage, such as esophageal atresia and duodenal atresia Hearing problems, probably caused by regular ear infections Hip problems and risk of dislocation Long-term (chronic) constipation problems Sleep apnea (because the mouth, throat, and airway are narrowed in children with Down syndrome) Teeth that appear later than normal and in a location that may cause problems with chewing Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Seizures and many more that I will be posting here.