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Trisomy 18 / Edward Syndrome

Is Edward syndrome fatal? What are the major symptoms of Edward syndrome? Can a baby with TRISOMY 18 survive? How to manage it? What are the precautions to be taken? What are the signs and symptoms? What is the cause of this disease? How to treat it? How can homeopathy help you? All of this answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!

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    Edward Syndrome (Trisomy 18)

    What is triosomy?

    Edward syndrome( Trisomy 18) is a chromosomal abnormality.it is severe genetic disorder characterized by organs abnormality and intellectual disability .

    There is an extra chromosome 18 (trisomy 18). Edward’s syndrome is rarely inherited.

    The disorder leads to growth retardation, malformed ears, low birth weight, small jaw/mouth, small head, defects in heart and other congenital malformations.

    There are three types of trisomy 18:

    • Full trisomy 18. 

    • Partial trisomy 18.

    • Mosaic trisomy 18

    How is Edwards syndrome caused?

    Edwards syndrome, also known as trisomy 18, is a genetic disorder caused by a third copy of all or part of chromosome 18.it is very rare condition may be inherited from a parents.

    What are the signs and symptoms?

    • Clenched hands, crossed legs
    • Fragile and weak babies
    • Feet with a rounded bottom (rocker-bottom feet)
    • Low birth weight
    • Mental delay
    • Poorly developed fingernails
    • Small head, cleft lip and cleft palate
    • Heart and kidney problems
    • Feeding problems in infancy
    • Congenital heart defects
    • Gastrointestinal abnormalities
    • Urogenital abnormalities
    • Neurological problems ( hypotonia followed by hypertonia )
    • Respiratory difficulties
    • Small pelvis

    Can trisomy 18 be seen on ultrasound?

    Ultrasound scan for fetal anomalies is the most effective screening test. It is also effective to detect trisomy 18

    What happens when you have Trisomy 18?

    Trisomy 18, also called Edwards syndrome, it is a chromosomal condition due to which abnormalities in many parts of the body occur. Person with trisomy 18  have slow ,delayed growth(intrauterine growth retardation) and a low birth weight.


    Is there any treatment for trisomy 18?

    There is no cure for trisomy 18. Only supportive medical care to provide the child with the best quality of life possible.

    What is the life expectancy with Edwards syndrome?

    It is difficult to predict the life expectancy of a baby with trisomy 18 if the baby does not have any life-threatening problems.

    About 10-20% of children born with trisomy 18 survive until 10 years of age

    How to investigate Edward syndrome?

    • Chromosomestudy

    • Polycystickidney

    • Karyotyping

    Other signs include:

    • Umbilicalherniaoringuinalhernia
    • Atrialseptaldefect(ASD)
    • Patentductusarteriosus(PDA)
    • Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

    • Prenatal screening

    Diagnosing of physical abnormalities

    • Amniocentesis
    • Ultrasonography
    • Chronic villus sampling

    For more information, you can visit WebMD and eMedicine.

    Edward Syndrome (Trisomy 18)

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    ** The text on this website is sourced from websites like emedicine and/or other verified material by government agencies around the globe along with valuable inputs and additions by our team. The content of this page is proofread and updated by the team of doctors, every once in a while, to provide the most accurate information.

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