What Is Edwards Syndrome?
4. Clenched Fists
Babies typically have an instinct to grasp onto whatever is placed into their hands. Indeed, the grip is often tested by doctors and midwives to help determine how healthy the patient is. Such a test is not typically possible in patients born with Edwards syndrome, however. Of the patient’s that do survive, Edwards syndrome will typically cause them to have certain abnormalities.
This includes abnormalities of their hands. Babies born with the condition will typically have their fists clenched tight. Another typical symptom is overriding fingers, which means certain fingers are lying on top of others. The patient will also typically have smaller fingernails than usual.
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