Double Marker Questions

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you. Down syndrome can't be prevented, but parents can take steps that may reduce the risk. The older the mother, the higher the risk of having a baby with down syndrome. Women can reduce the risk of down syndrome by giving birth before age 35. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you. Toddlers and older kids may have delays in speech and self-care skills like feeding, dressing, and using the toilet. Down syndrome affects kids' ability to learn in different ways, and most have mild to moderate intellectual disability. Kids can and do learn, and they can develop skills throughout their lives. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you. Down syndrome is usually caused by an error in cell division called “nondisjunction.” nondisjunction results in an embryo with three copies of chromosome 21 instead of the usual two. Prior to or at conception, a pair of 21st chromosomes in either the sperm or the egg fails to separate. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you. Down syndrome cannot be cured. Early treatment programs can help improve skills. They may include speech, physical, occupational, and/or educational therapy. With support and treatment, many people with down syndrome live happy, productive lives. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

A woman of any age can have a baby with Down syndrome, but the chance gets higher as a woman gets older. Down syndrome usually does not run in families. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and healthy lifestyle.

Amniocentesis is for more accurate diagnosis in patients who show high risk on double marker test.

Definately. U should go for amniocentesis. This is the right time to do it. Since chance of having down syndrome is quite high in this pregnancy. If you want more information on it kindly consult via private mode. Thank you.

If the test is positive then it is risky to continue with pregnancy. You will need to decide yourself.

Hi Lybrate user, Since Down syndrome is genetic in origin, there is no known cure. While the root cause of the disease cannot be treated, there are several therapies that can be used to treat the various symptoms that are associated with Down syndrome Mental retardation, the most universal symptom associated with Down syndrome, can be treated using ayurvedic drugs so in ayurveda we have treatments for mental retardation, treatment for dysfunction and depletion, strengthening and calming the mind. With the above, we have panchakarma therapy, meditation, pranayam, diet and mantra and rasayana therapy. You can privately chat with us for more information.

I think you are balanced translocation carrier for chromosome 14/21. In this case in each pregnancy you need to go for amniocentesis at 16 weeks pregnancy to diagnose whether baby has chromosomal defect or not. Or else you can go for ivf with pgs (preimplantation genetic screening) pregnancy.