What is 22q?
1/21/2019
22q deletion syndrome is the missing 22nd chromosome. It is a very common syndrome that not a lot of people know about. This syndrome is also known as velo-cardio-facial syndrome, DiGeorge Syndrome, and Down Syndrome. 22q can be the cause of nearly 200 mild to serious health and developmental issues. Because each person is diagnosed with 22q presents a unique set of 180+ symptoms. This syndrome is a genetic defect caused by a micordeletion.
Symptoms of 22q deletion syndrome are heart defects, speech impediment and learning disability, feeding difficulties, immune system disorders, kidney disorders, cleft palate, developmental delays, growth problems, behavior issues, austim, & so much more.