Turner Syndrome: Symptoms, Treatment & Complications

Featured Article Living with Turner Syndrome Like many rare genetic diseases, Turner syndrome has no cure. As a result, treatments for Turner syndrome revolve around treating the symptoms of the disease and helping afflicted girls learn how to cope with life. If you have a child who suffers from Turner syndrome, keep in mind that these girls have to learn how to live with the disease at an early age to avoid serious self-esteem problems later in life. Turner Syndrome: Childhood Issues for Parents Because Turner syndrome isn’t hereditary, few families have more than one member with Turner syndrome. This means that many parents have no idea, at first, how to treat their children with this condition. However, those who understand Turner syndrome can better identify with their child. Here are the basic differences between girls with Turner syndrome and other girls the same age. Girls with Turner syndrome: continued			Blogs
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Symptoms of Turner Syndrome
People who suffer from Turner Syndrome are often shorter than normal. Webbed necks and low hairlines are also symptoms.

TS Complications
People living with Turner Syndrome are more likely to suffer from diabetes. Lymphedema, a swelling of the hands and feet, is another complication.

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