SYNDROME THAT AFFECT HEARING

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DOWN SYNDROME

Down syndrome also known as Trisomy 21, Having extra 21 chromosome. It is genetic disorder. It is most commonly recognized disorder found in children.

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Behaviour of Down Syndrome

·         Depression

·         Social withdrawal

·         Diminished interest copying skills

·         Loss of cognitive and social skills

·         Trouble in communication

·         Short attention span

·         Slow learning

·         Delayed speech and language

·         Impulsive

·         Disruptive

·         Obsessive compulsive behaviour

·         Chronic sleep difficulty

·         Dementia

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Characteristics:

·         Decreased Muscle Tone

·         Excess skin in the nope of neck

·         Upward slanting eyes

·         Wide, short hands with short fingers

·         Single crease in the palm of the hand

·         White sports on the coloured. Part of the eyes

·         Small mouth, small ears

·         Separate joints between the bones of the skull

·         Intellectual developmental disorder

·         Open mouth with protruding tongue

·         Outer/middle/inner ear hypoplasis have been reported

·         Frequent upper respiratory infections

·         Recurrent otitis media

·         Hearing loss

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Causes:

·         Improper separation of chromosome pairs. Causing an extra copy of chromosome.

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Hearing Loss

·         Conductive, Mixed hearing loss

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