What is fragile X syndrome?

Answer 1

Fragile X syndrome, is a genetic syndrome which results in a spectrum of characteristic physical, intellectual, emotional and behavioral features which include an elongated face, large or protruding ears, flat feet,

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

Children and adults with fragile X syndrome have a number of mental and physical signs and symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Males tend to be more severely affected than females. Common mental symptoms include:

• Some degree of intellectual disability or learning problems
• Behavioral problems, such as difficulty paying attention and frequent tantrums
• Autistic-like behaviors, such as hand flapping and hand biting
• Delays in learning how to sit, walk and talk
• Speech problems
• Anxiety and mood problems
• Sensitivity to light, sounds, touch and textures

Individuals with fragile X syndrome may have subtle physical signs that tend to become more obvious with age. These may include:

• Large head
• Long, narrow face
• Large ears
• Prominent forehead and chin
• Overly flexible joints (especially the fingers)
• In males, enlarged testicles that develop after puberty

Girls with fragile X syndrome generally have fewer physical signs of the condition than males. While most males with fragile X syndrome have intellectual disabilities, only about one-third to one-half of affected females do. However, affected girls with normal intelligence may have some of the following symptoms:

• Learning disabilities involving math
• Attention difficulties
• Speech delays
• Emotional problems, such as anxiety, depression and shyness
• Poor social skills

Answer 4

The characteristics of Fragile X syndrome include an elongated face, protruding ears, and large testes. Fragile X is the single most common one gene cause of autism.

Answer 5

To have Fragile X syndrome means that someone has a genetic syndrome, the most widespread single-gene cause of autism and inherited caused of autism and mental retardation for boys.