3. Shorter Stature Is Common
Shorter than average stature is one of the most common symptoms that Down Syndrome is known for, and the average height for someone who has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome can be as little as 1.54m as the maximum height.
Shorter stature doesn’t just mean shorter stature, but it can also have plenty of implications for the health of anyone who has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Not just is their height generally considered to be shorter, the skeletal system is also considered to be directly affected.
This means that issues with bone degradation and inflammation (such as arthritis and osteoporosis) are taken as a given if you have Down Syndrome and managed accordingly by your team of medical professionals.
Being on chronic anti-inflammatory medication to counteract the pain that comes along with this is common, and needs twenty-four-hour management to ensure health and pain-relief for the long haul.