Turner Syndrome

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In this article, the writer relates that, in 1938, Dr. Henry Turner acknowledged the pattern of short stature and inadequate sexual maturation in other than normal females. The writer explains that this pattern has been accorded the name of Turner Syndrome after the name of Dr. Turner. The writer points out that girls suffering from Turner Syndrome normally are short in height and notes that the presence of Turner Syndrome inhibits proper development of the ovaries, thereby adversely influencing the sexual development of the girl. The writer also looks at ailments and disabilities connected to Turner Syndrome. The writer concludes that organizations and associations strive to assist individuals with growth related disorders, their families and health care professionals in terms of extensive research and advocacy.

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"The short stature and slow growth of a child is determined by many factors that includes, hereditary elements, ailments calling upon kidneys, heart, lungs or intestines, hormone imbalances, severe stress or emotional deprivation, infection in the womb prior to birth, bone ailments, and genetic or chromosomal abnormalities. During 1938, Dr. Henry Turner acknowledged the pattern of short stature and inadequate sexual maturation in other than normal females. This has been accorded the name of Turner Syndrome after the name of Dr. Turner. A Syndrome is typically found to have a combination of features mostly noticed in combination with the others and believed to result from the same cause."
"The researchers have not found out yet as to exactly what causes Turner Syndrome, but they have been confirmed that those are the result of the missing X chromosomes. The effect of the Turner Syndrome varies among the girls in consonance with the influence of such variation of the X chromosomes on the body cells. Girls suffering from Turner Syndrome normally are short in height mostly attaining the average height of about 4 feet 7 inches."

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