Basic Info
Symptoms
Mental retardationLarge testicles (macro-orchidism) after the beginning of pubertyLarge body sizeTendency to avoid ey...
Causes
Fragile X syndrome is caused by a change in the FMR1 gene. The gene's code is repeated on a fragile area of the X chr...
Tests
The person will have a family history of Fragile X syndrome(especially a male relative).There are very few outward si...
Treatments
There is no specific treatment for Fragile X syndrome. Instead, effort is directed toward training and education so t...
Complications
Complications vary depending on the type and severity of symptoms.
Prevention
Genetic counseling may help prospective parents with a family history of Fragile X syndrome. Genetic testing can help...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you suspect the possibility of Fragile X syndrome in a child with mental retardation.
Basic Info