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Fragile X Syndrome Learning Center

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Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition involving changes in part of the X chromosome. It is the most common form of inherited mental retardation in males and a significant cause of mental retardation in females.Fragi...

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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...
Drugs
  • No Known Drug Therapy
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.

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