Trisomy

Trisomy is the presence of three chromosomes of a particular type (normal are two chromosomes). Therefore, the presence of three individual chromosomes has trisomy, for example it occurs in the chromosome pair 21 it is called Trisomy 21. Most results from a variable number of birth defects with frequent occurrence of early deaths. A Trisomy is said to be partial when part of an extra chromosome is coupled to one of the other chromosomes. A mosaic trisomy is a condition that not all cells contain the genetic information of the extra chromosome. Treatment

Regarding treatment of disability, genetic level, little can be done, but through proper education can be achieved excellent results. With the new drugs on the market and others still in the test phase have been achieved good results as to minimize the cognitive delay to cross most of these patients. It has also succeeded in improving the memory, especially the short-term, reducing the acceleration of dementia and loss of cognitive functions.

Homeopathy has shown proven positive effects in individuals with Trisomy 21, managing behavior problems, hormonal imbalances, respiratory problems, gastrointestinal problems, skin problems and ear problems. With this therapy have to avoid the use of many different drugs that help control the major symptoms, but these often have adverse side effects by decreasing the resistance of its carriers.

The earlier you start the earlier intervention can be development and empowerment of these individuals. It is important to empower the family to which it is to promote child development and learn to understand their needs. A calm, welcoming and stimulating favors positive child development.

Prevention

In cases where likelihood mutation that causes the disease is larger, it is possible risk by screening and routing queries to perform any genetic counseling avoidance. There is also the possibility of medical termination of pregnancy, controversial situation in some cases. However the decision is always the parents.