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Symptoms
Mental retardation; Large testicles (macro-orchidism) after the beginning of puberty; Large body size; Tendency to avoi...
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 chrom...
Tests
The person will have a family history of Fragile X syndrome (especially a male relative. There are very few outward sig...
Treatments
There is no specific treatment for Fragile X syndrome. Instead, effort is directed toward training and education so tha...
Prevention
Genetic counseling may help prospective parents with a family history of Fragile X syndrome. Genetic testing can help d...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you suspect the possibility of Fragile X syndrome in a child with mental retardation.
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