Thyroid issues are common in children and adults who have Down’s syndrome. The thyroid gland is in the front of your neck just below the Adam’s apple.
Some gastrointestinal conditions are more common in people who have Down’s syndrome. Children who have Down’s syndrome may be more susceptible to digestive difficulties such as reflux, diarrhoea and constipation.
About half of all children who have Down’s syndrome are born with a heart condition. All children must have a thorough heart examination, including an echocardiogram, by six weeks of age to enable prompt treatment.
