10 Fragile X Symptoms
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Hyperactivity
Hyperactivity is a possible symptom of fragile X syndrome that affects boys to a greater extent than girls. Children may become easily frustrated and throw tantrums. Up to 74 percent of teenagers with FXS display symptoms of ADHD, and approximately 29 percent are diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder.6Tranfaglia, Michael R. ‘The Psychiatric Presentation of Fragile X: Evolution of the Diagnosis and Treatment of the Psychiatric Comorbidities of Fragile X Syndrome.’ Developmental Neuroscience, Karger Publishers, 2 Sept. 2011, www.karger.com/Article/Fulltext/329421
Adults and adolescents may have trouble sleeping and may experience drowsiness and fatigue during the day. Some lifelong fragile X symptoms include anxiety, mood disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder.6Tranfaglia, Michael R. ‘The Psychiatric Presentation of Fragile X: Evolution of the Diagnosis and Treatment of the Psychiatric Comorbidities of Fragile X Syndrome.’ Developmental Neuroscience, Karger Publishers, 2 Sept. 2011, www.karger.com/Article/Fulltext/329421
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