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 family lifestyle changes would need to be made for triple x syndrome?

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Depends on symptoms: Trisomy X syndrome can range from mild to severe, the life style changes would depend upon its severity.
Pl see attached link forother details about the condition from the Mayo clinic. Good luck!

Question 5

is it possible for a mother with triple x syndrome to give birth to a klinefelter son?

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Yes: The extra x chromosome may be from the male or female parent, leading to XXY or even xxxy karyotype.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

i have been suffering with spasms for 4 years - right side c-spine from c1to c7. drs say its upper x syndrome. my spine is painful to the touch. help!

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Spine specialist: You  need to consult a pain or spine specialist.  If there is any impingement on the nerve, the surgeon may be able to help. Another approach is to modify your brain's perception of pain with certain medications.

Question 9

what is fragile x syndrome?

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Defective chromosome: Each person has 23 pair of chromosomes.  Males have xy and females xx.  Some persons have a defective x with a portion that is missing.  In females the other x compensates and they have no clinical problems.  In males the defective x can result in retardation and/or autism.  Some with defect can be normal but transfer problems to their sons.

Question 10

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.

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