what is turner syndrome? signs and symptoms?

Turner syndrome is a condition that only

affects females and is caused by partial
or complete loss of one of the X
chromosomes, also known as the sex
chromosomes(n.d. 2023).

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Where/on which chromosome is
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what you turner syndrome affects?
Girls with Turner syndrome are frequently

need to Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder

that usually affects females and is
shorter than average in height (Shriver 2012).
Webbed neck: Some people have extra skin

know about caused by the partial or complete loss

of one X chromosome (Shriver 2012).
Turner Turner syndrome is caused by the
absence of all or a portion of one X
Syndrome? chromosome, not a single gene;
hence, the precise location of the
Ivie Owie gene causing the condition is
SBI3U1-2 unknown (Shriver 2012). The term
period 2 "monosomy X" is frequently used to
describe this disorder because
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affected people only have one X
6, 2023 chromosome rather than the typical
pair.
on their necks, giving the appearance of a
webbed neck(Shriver 2012).
A common feature is a low hairline at the back
of the neck(Shriver 2012).
Low-set ears: ears that are lower on the head
than normal(Shriver 2012).
Slow growth during childhood, resulting in a
shorter stature.
Girls with Turner syndrome typically begin
puberty later than their peers(Shriver 2012).
Infertility: The majority of Turner syndrome girls
and women are infertile(Shriver 2012).
Heart and kidney problems: Some people may
have heart or kidney problems, but they are
not always present(Shriver 2012).
 how is turner what is the How was truner syndrome
prognosis ? discovered?
syndrome
diagosed?
Dr. Henry
People with TS have a life expectancy
Turner
Turner syndrome may be suspected in
that is approximately 13 years lower
identified
pregnancy during a routine ultrasound scan than the general population. Heart Turner
drugs used to treat Malaria are Chloroquine
if, for example,
phosphate and problems with the heart or disease and type 2 diabetes can
hydroxychloroquine. syndrome in
kidney are detected(n.d 2023).
Primaquine phosphate is typically added to reduce life expectancy, but with 1938 while
either hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine
Lymphoedema, a condition
phosphate. Other drugs to causes proper medical care, these diseases
that
that can be used researching a
swelling in include
treat malaria the body's tissues, can affect
atovaquone-proguanil
can be managed(n.d 2023). group of seven
(Malarone), Artemether
unborn babies with Turner syndrome, and girls who
and lumefantrine (Coartem), and quinine
may be visible
sulfate on with
combined an doxycycline,
ultrasound scan(n.d what treatment is shared peculiar
2023).
available?
tétracycline, or clindamycin.
physical and
Turner syndrome has no known cure; developmental
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enhance physical development. Females (n.d 2023).
with Turner syndrome should be able to live support groups and non-profit
long, fulfilling lives if they receive the right organization?
medical attention. For those who are
affected, growth hormone therapy and
The Turner Syndrome Society of the
estrogen therapy are the main
treatments(n.d 2023). Malaria
United Consortium
States is a national non-profit
self-help organization that was
founded in 1987 with the goals of
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promoting research, advancing

knowledge, and offering support to
anyone affected by Turner syndrome
(TS (n.d 2023).
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