Down syndrome causes mental retardation in the children and they have very characteristic physical features that is only associated with this disorder. In addition, the child can suffer from defective organs like the heart or digestive system.

Children suffering from Down syndrome require hordes of medical treatments and healthcare services, which can be very expensive for parents if they do not have the funds. However, medical treatment and healthcare services actually depends on the abnormalities present in the Down syndrome child. Some abnormalities might require immediate medical attention the moment the baby is born; while others might require attention later in the child's life.

In addition, if a child has problems related to bone structure, muscles, and joints, he may require special equipment along with physical therapy, escalating the medical cost of treating Down syndrome.

Most children with Down syndrome usually require lifelong healthcare services and that is why parents should be prepared to incur costs.

Medical costs are just one part of Syndrome. There are also costs related to non-medical things like specialized housing; and indirect costs like developmental services and special education.

The average medical cost for children and infants suffering Down syndrome can be as high $36,384 a year. It has been seen that children between the ages of 0 to 4 and having Down syndrome have higher medical costs compared to children in the same age group but without the disorder.

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