Fragile X Syndrome Ms. Dubey Sneha R.*, Mr. Chakranarayan Hanokh J. Suretech College of Nursing, Nagpur *Corresponding Author E-mail: dubeysneha176@gmail.com
Online published on 27 December, 2018. Abstract Fragile X syndrome, also known as FXS, is a genetic disorder, which causes a wide range of problems, from learning disabilities or attention deficits to more significant developmental delays or mental retardation. Fragile X syndrome also can cause significant emotional or behavioral problems, including anxiety, panic attacks, and hyperactivity or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Fragile X syndrome is the most common cause of inherited mental retardation. Where the X chromosome is viewed under the microscope, it narrows at the site of the mutation. This narrowing makes the X chromosome look fragile, as if it would break, hence the name, fragile X syndrome. Top Keywords Genetic, learning, attention, retardation, hyperactivity. Top |