S L Raheja (A Fortis Associate) Hospital, Mahim, announced the launch of the downs syndrome clinic in the hospital. This new development comes soon after the recent successful launch of a cardiac unit in the hospital. The unit is a first of its kind downs syndrome clinic with multi-disciplinary specialties like paediatrics, endocrinology, cardiology, physiotherapy, under one roof functioning at any hospital in the country.

Downs syndrome is a chromosomal condition caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome. People with downs syndrome are at increased risk for certain medical problems. Some of the problems commonly faced by people with downs syndrome include heart defects, thyroid, muscle, joint, vision and hearing problems. Other conditions seen less frequently in downs syndrome include leukaemia and seizures.

Dr Sameer Dixit, consultant, Foetal Medicine said, “While there are many treatments for downs syndrome, it is not a condition that can be cured. However, there are treatments and therapies for the physical, medical and cognitive problems which are associated with this. The motive behind medical treatments in downs syndrome is to manage the medical conditions associated with downs syndrome, while early intervention and therapies help many people with downs syndrome live long productive lives.”

Dr Uma Nambiar, CEO, S L Raheja (A Fortis Associate) Hospital & zonal director, Fortis Healthcare said, “This new addition to the hospital is in line with the group’s policy to expand and provide quality healthcare par excellence across specialities. Launch of this clinic will also reinforce the hospital as a truly multi-speciality one. There are a lot of myths prevalent in the society in relation to this syndrome. We also want to educate the community and spread awareness to help dispel such myths in order that many of these patients can lead normal lives.”

S L Raheja (A Fortis Associate) Hospital is a 140 bedded, multi-specialty facility that provides comprehensive & affordable care to patients suffering from diabetes and oncology, the hospital is poised to develop as a centre of excellence in diabetes, oncology, trauma, cardiac sciences, emergency services and critical care under the professional management of Fortis healthcare.

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