Question 1

whats triple x syndrome?

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Extra x: Triple x is a syndrome that affects females. It is an abnormal chromosome population with an extra x. It is detected by blood testing for chromosomes. It has mild effects or no effects at all.

Question 2

what are the signs of triple-x syndrome?

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Triple X: Tall stature, small head, vertical skin folds that may cover the inner corners of the eyes, delayed development of certain motor skills/speech/language, learning disabilities such as dyslexias, weak muscle tone.

Question 3

what is the life expectancy with triple x syndrome?

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Normal: Life expectancy should be normal. There are no effects that affect heart, or other major systems that would reduce life expectancy.

Question 4

what causes of fragile x syndrome?

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Gene mutation: Fragile x syndrome is due to a mutation within the fmr1 gene on x chromosome.  Part of the gene gets repeated too many times. It is the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability. Please see: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002633/ and http://www.Fragilex.Org/ for more information.

Question 5

how prevalent is fragile x syndrome?

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See below: Fragile x syndrome is the most frequent form of inherited  intellectual disability.  The prevalence in men runs from 1 in 4, 000 to 1 in 6.000.  The prevalence in  women is estimated  at 1 in 10.000.

Question 6

fragile x syndrome, is it preventable, how?

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No: Not known to be preventable. Diagnosis is made by genetic testing. No medication to specifically treat fragile x. Treatment is aimed at the effects from autism, tremors, etc.

Question 7

cow could i tell if someone has fragile x syndrome?

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Genetic Testing: Many infants and children with fragile x have no distinct physical features.  As teens characteristics can develop such as a longer face/jaw and larger, more noticeable ears. Most do not grow as tall as their peers, tend to have hyperflexible joints. Many people with fragile x have impaired intellectual functioning.  Definitive diagnosis is made with genetic testing (usually a blood test).

Question 8

how to deal with fragil x syndrome?

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Find experts in your: area by using the nfxf contact form at www.fragilex.org/foundation/contact/. A local Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrician &amp; your state's Early Interventon Program if the child is &lt; 3 years old or your public school district if he's 3 or older can evaluate him/her  for ASD, ADHD + cognitive, adaptive, motor &amp; behavioral issues &amp; team with you to develop an individualized treatment plan.

Question 9

what's the life expectancy for trisomy x syndrome?

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Normal: These women appear no different from any other and have no special problems.

Question 10

whats the cause of fragile x syndrome?

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Genetic: Fragile x is caused by just one defective  gene. This gene also known as fmr1, shuts it self down  and fails to produce a protein. 
The incidence is 1 in 4000 males and 1 in 6-8000 females have 
it is the most common cause of inherited mental disability-.

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