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 What is Turner Syndrome and Some of the Effects ?

 Turner syndrome is a syndrome where most girls have 2 chromosome these girls only have one. Turner syndrome effects about 1 in every 2500 girls. Girls with Turner syndrome usually have...  hands and feet of a girl with Turner Syndrome ﻿ What Causes Turner Syndrome?
 * a webbed neck
 * low hairline
 * drooping of the eyelids
 * short stature
 * kidney problems
 * high blood pressure
 * heart problems
 * overweight
 * hearing difficulties
 * diabetes
 * thyroid problems
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: 18px;">differently shaped ears that are lower on the sides of the head
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: 18px;">abnormal bone development especially on the bones of the hands and elbows
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: 18px;">more moles on the skin than usual
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: 18px;">edema or extra fluid in the hands and feet.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: 18px;">Girls with Turner syndrome cannot have kids and will not go through puberty.

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"> Turner syndrome is caused by females not having or only having part of the second X chromosome. Scientists are not sure which chromosomes they are missing. Girls with Turner syndrome are missing genetic material and this effects development.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #00ff22; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 180%;">Is There a Cure for Turner Syndrome?

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">There is no cure for Turner Syndrome, but there are some medications that can be given to somebody with Turner syndrome to help. If a growth hormone and sometimes other hormonal treatment is started early enough it can help a girl reach or come close to a normal adult height. Some girls with Turner syndrome might have to have cardiac surgery to help certain heart defects. Some girls will be able to reproduce with help from new reproduction technologies and they can receive medication to help with the development of secondary sexual characteristics.

Can Girls with Turner Syndrome Lead a Normal Life? Many girls with Turner syndrome look different than girls without the syndrome, but if they get the appropriate care they can lead a normal life. Girls with Turner syndrome have a normal intelligence, but they will have some learning difficulties especially in math. They also may have troubles with map reading and visual organization. Some girls with the syndrome may also be socially challenged because they blurt out whatever they are thinking and they have difficultly learning social skills.

Helpful Links Here are some links that can give you more information. http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/sexual/turner.html# http://www.turnersyndrome.org/what_is_ts.htm http://www.medicinenet.com/turner_syndrome/article.htm

-Sara M.