Feeding difficulties in children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Genetic and social challenges

Abstract

This article presents a clinical presentation of the disease in children with Down syndrome, current data on inheritance pattern, prevalence, and diagnosis. Information necessary for health workers in the organization of feeding and care for such children and recommendations for conversations with their parents are given. Particular attention is paid to the rumination syndrome, which is the main manifestation of gastroesophageal reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease, the leading causes of eating disorders in young children. The article focuses on feeding as one of the most common problems in providing care for this category of children, which is due to a combination of unfavorable factors. Key words: Down syndrome, maxillofacial anomalies, breastfeeding, gastroesophageal reflux disease, diagnosis