What Is Turner Syndrome?
7. Heart Problems
Turner syndrome will also cause some patients to have heart defects. These are often not immediately dangerous for the patient but they can still cause long term issues for them. This includes high blood pressure, which can end up being very dangerous indeed in the medium and long term.
Patients with Turner syndrome are also more likely to have defects with their kidneys. These defects are not usually serious, but they will tend to make the patient more prone to developing urinary tract infections. Turner syndrome patients will often need medication and other treatment to help them manage these conditions.
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