What is Down’s Syndrome?Associated Medical Problems
- It is not possible to predict the problems your baby might have or how severe they will be.
- About half of the babies born with Down’s syndrome have a heart problem (ref 9, 10). Often the heart problem needs an operation.
- Some medical problems can occur more commonly:
- Vision problems;
- Chest and sinus problems;
- Feeding difficulties/ gastrointestinal problems;
- Hearing problems;
- Leukaemia;
- Epilepsy;
- Thyroid problems;
- Diabetes.
More information on the medical problems associated with Down’s syndrome
Down’s Syndrome Association literature and material
