Diseases

Fragile X Syndrome

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Fragile x syndrome is a genetic condition that causes a range of developmental problems including learning disabilities and cognitive impairment. Usually, males are more severely affected by this disorderthan females. Affected individuals usually have delayed development of speech and language by age

SYMPTOMS

Developmental delays, such as taking longer than normal to sit, walk, or talk compared with other children of the same age
Stuttering
Intellectual and learning disabilities, like having trouble learning new skills
General or social anxiety
Autism

CAUSES

Fragile x syndrome (fxs) is caused by the expansion or lengthening of the fmr1 gene on the x chromosome, known as a gene mutation. The x chromosome is one of two sex determining chromosomes. When the gene lengthens it switches off production of a protein that is involved in brain development and other functions