Medical Problems Common in Down Syndrome
| Condition . | % . |
|---|---|
| Hearing problems | 75 |
| Vision problems | 60 |
| Cataracts | 15 |
| Refractive errors | 50 |
| Obstructive sleep apnea | 50–75 |
| Otitis media | 50–70 |
| Congenital heart disease | 40–50 |
| Hypodontia and delayed dental eruption | 23 |
| Gastrointestinal atresias | 12 |
| Thyroid disease | 4–18 |
| Seizures | 1–13 |
| Hematologic problems | |
| Anemia | 3 |
| Iron deficiency | 10 |
| Transient myeloproliferative disorder | 10 |
| Leukemia | 1 |
| Celiac disease | 5 |
| Atlantoaxial instability | 1–2 |
| Autism | 1 |
| Hirschsprung disease | <1 |
| Condition . | % . |
|---|---|
| Hearing problems | 75 |
| Vision problems | 60 |
| Cataracts | 15 |
| Refractive errors | 50 |
| Obstructive sleep apnea | 50–75 |
| Otitis media | 50–70 |
| Congenital heart disease | 40–50 |
| Hypodontia and delayed dental eruption | 23 |
| Gastrointestinal atresias | 12 |
| Thyroid disease | 4–18 |
| Seizures | 1–13 |
| Hematologic problems | |
| Anemia | 3 |
| Iron deficiency | 10 |
| Transient myeloproliferative disorder | 10 |
| Leukemia | 1 |
| Celiac disease | 5 |
| Atlantoaxial instability | 1–2 |
| Autism | 1 |
| Hirschsprung disease | <1 |