Triple+X+Syndrome+(Sick+Genes)

Enzo Leon Period 6 __Triple X Syndrome (Sick Genes) __

Triple X Syndrome (also referred to as Trisomy X, Trisomy 47, or Triple X) is a genetic mutation that is caused when a woman (or a girl) has an extra X chromosome present in every single one of their cells in their body (thus leaving a total of 47 chromosomes in every cell instead of 46); it affects about 1 in 1000 females. This condition is caused by a problem in the division of the egg or sperm cell (called nondisjunction). The Triple X Syndrome can occur in two forms, the usual form which is when every cell in the woman’s body gets an extra X chromosome and the Mosaic form in which only some cells in the woman’s body get the extra X chromosome (women with the Mosaic form of Triple X Syndrome may have less severe symptoms because of this). In the usual case of the Triple X Syndrome, the chromosomal difference doesn’t typically affect physical features in any way; most females with the syndrome actually have regular sexual development and are able to have children. As for the girls and women who are affected by it, the symptoms vary individually between them. Some of the symptoms are: The Triple X Syndrome is diagnosed before birth through CVS or amniocentesis, or after birth with a blood test in order to look at the person’s karyotype. The third X chromosome cannot be removed and the treatment depends individually on the child’s needs, for example, girls with this syndrome might need to see physical, developmental, occupational, or speech therapists, and sometimes a pediatric psychologist or group therapy will be helpful to the ones with social problems. The prognosis for girls and women diagnosed with Triple X Syndrome is a very high possibility of living and with few symptoms. All they would have to worry about is developmental and behavioral issues.
 * Tall stature
 * Small head
 * Greater distance between eyes
 * Smaller head size
 * Late development of certain motor skills (speech, language, walking, etc.)
 * Certain learning disabilities (such as dyslexia)
 * Vertical skinfolds in inner eye lids
 * Difficulties with behavior and emotions