Common Associated Conditions
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HYPOTHYROIDISM
The Thyroid and Down Syndrome by Len Leshin, MD
Endocrine issues in Down Syndrome
Thyroid Dysfunction Management

GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX
Gastroesophageal Reflux
by Len Leshin, MD

LEUKEMIA
Down Syndrome and Leukemia
Blood Disorders in DS
Leukemia Review

CELIAC DISEASE
Review of Celiac Disease
Celiac Disease

SLEEP APNEA
Sleep Apnea and Down Syndrome
Sleep Apnea by George Capone, MD
Sleep Apnea Review

CARDIAC ISSUES
Review of Cardiac Issues and Down Syndrome
Down's Heart Group

ATLANTOAXIAL INSTABILITY
Review
Screening

OCULAR ISSUES
Down Syndrome Ocular Issues

OBESITY
DS Obesity Review
Weight Management in Young Children
Metabolism
Management in Older Children
Food Texture

ORTHOPEDIC ISSUES
Hip Instability in Down Syndrome by Kim Voss

HEARING LOSS
Hearing Testing
Hearing Loss Abstracts
Hearing Impairment

DENTAL ISSUES
Dental Care in Down Syndrome

This is not an all inclusive list of the medical issues associated with Down syndrome, but simply a general overview of some of the more common issues. If you are seeking more specific information you can log on to our DSNetwork Yahoo! Board and I will try to do some research for you or you may find the answer you are looking for by posting a question to all the parents because there is likely someone who has experienced the same issues. Of course, you should always talk to your personal physicians about any medical issues you have.

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