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Fragile X Syndrome

Fragile X syndrome is the most common form of inherited . A problem with a specific gene causes the disease. Normally, the gene makes a protein you need for brain development. But the problem causes a person to make little or none of the protein. This causes the symptoms of Fragile X.

People with only a small change in the gene might not show any signs of Fragile X. People with bigger changes can have severe symptoms. These might include:

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  1. Fragile X Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    Fragile X syndrome is the most common form of inherited developmental disability. A problem with a specific gene causes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/fragilexsyndrome.html - Health Topics
  2. Fragile X syndrome 
    Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition that causes a range of developmental problems including learning disabilities and cognitive impairment. Usually, males ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/fragile-x-syndrome - Genetics
  3. Fragile X syndrome 
    Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition involving changes in a gene on the X chromosome. It is the ... Fragile X syndrome is caused by a change in a gene called FMR1 . A small part of the gene ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001668.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome 
    ... full mutation, causes a more serious condition called fragile X syndrome, which is characterized by intellectual disability, learning problems, ... cause mild versions of the features seen in fragile X syndrome, such as prominent ears, anxiety, and mood swings. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...agile-x-associated-tremor-ataxia-syndrome - Genetics
  5. FMR1 gene 
    ... mild versions of the physical features seen in fragile X syndrome (described above), such as prominent ears, and may ... About This Health Condition Almost all cases of fragile X syndrome are caused by an expansion of the CGG ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/fmr1 - Genetics
  6. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)  
    ... NICHD Research Information Find a Study More Information Fragile X Syndrome Fragile X Syndrome About NICHD Research Information Find a Study More ... More Information Fragile X-Associated Tremor and Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS) Fragile X-Associated Tremor and Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS) About NICHD ...
    https://www.nichd.nih.gov - Other Resources
  7. Videos from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Video From the National Institutes of Health (Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)  
    ... NICHD Research Information Find a Study More Information Fragile X Syndrome Fragile X Syndrome About NICHD Research Information Find a Study More ... More Information Fragile X-Associated Tremor and Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS) Fragile X-Associated Tremor and Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS) About NICHD ...
    https://www.nichd.nih.gov/newsroom/digital-media/videos - Videos
  8. Fragile X-associated primary ovarian insufficiency 
    ... full mutation, causes a more serious disorder called fragile X syndrome, which is characterized by intellectual disability, learning problems, ... cause mild versions of the features seen in fragile X syndrome, such as prominent ears, anxiety, and mood swings. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...-associated-primary-ovarian-insufficiency - Genetics
  9. Folic Acid 
    ... rectum. An inherited condition marked by learning disabilities (fragile-X syndrome). Taking folic acid by mouth does not improve symptoms of fragile X syndrome. Preterm birth. Taking folic acid by mouth during ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/1017.html - Drugs and Supplements
  10. Genetic and Chromosomal Conditions Video (March of Dimes Foundation)  
    ... on your family history or ethnic group, including: Fragile X syndrome (also called FXS). This condition happens when the ... for the brain to grow and develop. If Fragile X syndrome runs in your family, your provider may recommend ...
    https://www.marchofdimes.org/.../genetic-and-chromosomal-conditions - Videos
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