10 Fragile X Symptoms
Article Sources
- 1. 'What Is Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)?' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 23 Oct. 2020, www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fxs/facts.html
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Seizures
Seizure disorders occur in approximately 15 percent of males and 8 percent of females with fragile X syndrome. Most of these individuals experience focal (or partial) seizures with symptoms such as staring into space, abnormal head or neck movements and repetitive actions, including blinking, lip-smacking or shouting.2‘What Are the Symptoms of Fragile X Syndrome?’ Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/fragilex/conditioninfo/commonsymptoms
Very few individuals with FXS experience grand mal seizures, which are characterized by violent muscle spasms and loss of consciousness. The majority of seizure disorders associated with FXS go into remission before adulthood.5‘Fragile X Syndrome.’ NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders), 18 Sept. 2017, rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/fragile-x-syndrome/
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