What is Down syndrome?

Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality consisting of the presence of a third copy of chromosome 21 in somatic cells and characterized by mental retardation and distinguishing physical features.

How do members experience Down syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Down syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Down syndrome*

Who has Down syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 9
20s 7
30s 5
40s 4
50s 2
60s 3
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 9
Female 23