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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for fragile x
  1. Fragile X syndrome 
    Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition involving changes in a gene on the X chromosome. It is ... Fragile X syndrome is caused by a change in a gene called FMR1 . A small part of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001668.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Autism spectrum disorder 
    ... be linked with other brain disorders, such as: Fragile X syndrome Intellectual disability Tuberous sclerosis Some people with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001526.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Mechanical ventilator - infants 
    ... on the baby's condition, blood gas measurements, and x-rays. ... can damage the fragile air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs. This can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007240.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Osteoporosis 
    Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break (fracture). ... the most likely to have bone loss. Brittle, fragile bones can be caused by anything that makes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000360.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Osteitis fibrosa 
    ... can cause bones to become weaker and more fragile. Many people with hyperparathyroidism eventually develop osteoporosis. Not ... Phosphorus level in the blood may be low. X-rays may show thin bones, fractures, bowing, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001252.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Compression fractures of the back 
    ... Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile. In most cases, bone loses calcium and other ... symptoms at first. Often, they are discovered when x-rays of the spine are done for other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000443.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Hyperparathyroidism 
    ... Depression and forgetfulness Feeling tired, ill, and weak Fragile bones of the limbs and spine that can ... out of the body into the urine Bone x-rays and bone mineral density (DXA) tests can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001215.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Broken toe - self-care 
    ... 3 small bones. These bones are small and fragile. They can break after you stub your toe ... may want to see you more than once. X-rays may be taken.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000520.htm - Medical Encyclopedia