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Behavioral problems include attention deficit and hyperactivity at a young age. Some may show aggressive behavior in adulthood. Short attention span, poor eye contact, delayed and disordered speech and language, emotional instability
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∙ 13y agoappear later in childhood. These traits include a long and narrow face, prominent jaw, large ears, and enlarged testes. In females who carry a full mutation, the physical and behavioral features and mental retardation tend to be less severe
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What are the symptoms of Fragile-X Syndrome?
Fragile X Syndrome (also known as FXS) is a life-altering condition that causes intellectual frailty. Those affected are prone to behavioral and learning challenges and may have physical imperfections.
Does fragile X get worse?
No, fragile x syndrome is not progressive
Is fragile X syndrome fatal?
Yes, the highest age someone with Fragile X Syndrome was 32. Everyone under that experienced headaches and fevers before they died. When they experience these symptoms they eventually go through spontaneously combustion.
What cause fragile X syndrome?
The fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by mutation of the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome.
What are the symptoms of Fragile X?
Fragile X Syndrome (also known as FXS) is a life-altering condition that causes intellectual frailty. Those affected are prone to behavioral and learning challenges and may have physical imperfections.
What is the scientific name for Fragile x syndrome?
Martin Bell Syndrome.
What is the life expectancy of a person with fragile x syndrome?
Early diagnosis and intensive intervention offer the best prognosis for individuals with fragile X syndrome. Adults with fragile X syndrome may benefit from vocational training and may need to live in a supervised setting. Life span is typically normal
By what other names is fragile X syndrome known?
also known as Martin-Bell syndrome, Marker X syndrome, and FRAXA syndrome
How many people have fragile x syndrome?
4
Who was the founder of fragile x syndrome?
Martin bell
Is there a certain age for fragile x syndrome to occur?
Fragile X is a genetic abnormality which is inherited and individuals therefore have the condition from birth, although, depending on the severity of the symptoms it is often undetected until early childhood. The average age of diagnosis is 8 years old. If however, parents are known to be carriers of Fragile X, the child may be given a blood test early on which is used to diagnose fragile x.
What have studies demonstrated about men who are carriers of the fragile X gene?
may begin to show signs of tremor disorder, gait instability and memory impairment as they age. The higher prevalence of these symptoms among grandfathers of children with fragile x syndrome was noted
