Symptoms and Characteristics of TS

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Medical concerns:

• chronic middle ear infections

• hearing loss

• distinctive heart, liver, and kidney abnormalities

• autoimmune disorders, such as underactive thyroid and celiac disease

• a difficulty understanding nonverbal communication, spatial relationships, such as driving or riding a bike, and executive functions

Facial appearance, such as:

• down-turning eyelids

• low-set and prominent ears

• small receding jaw

• high, narrow roof of mouth

Other characteristics:

• Broad short neck

• short stature (under 5')

• delayed puberty

• infertility

• lymphedema (puffy hands and feet)

• turned up nails

• short roots of teeth 

The specific karyotype (genetic makeup of the chromosomes) does not always predict the appearance or medical symptoms of a person with TS.