Rett+syndrome

[|Rett syndrome]Katelyn Gilmore Rett Syndrome Rett syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that leads to developmental reversals. Rett Syndrome is found only in girls and can be mistaken for autism. This disorder is located on the X chromosome. In many cases women with no family history of Rett Syndrome get it because of a new mutation in the MECP2 gene. Symptoms range from mild to severe. Children diagnosed with Rett Syndrome will have normal growth for the first 2 years. Some symptoms include breathing problems, excessive drooling, seizures, floppy arms and legs,loss of normal sleep patterns, and severe language development problems. 1 in every 10,000 girls are effected by this. It is most common in girls from Norway, Sweeden, and Northern Italy, boys born with this are usually still born or miscarried. Genetic testing is done to see if you may have Rett Syndrome. Treatments may include helping with feeding and diparing, stem cell therapy, and physical therapy. The average life expectance is mid 40's with death being related to seizures or pnemonia. wiki.ggc.usg.edu/wiki/Rett's_Syndrome