ICD-Code Q97.0: Karyotype 47,XXX

You have a congenital disorder, which means you were born with it. This disorder is called triple X syndrome.

Somatic cells usually hold a complete blueprint of your body. This blueprint consists of genetic information. The genetic information is encrypted in the chromosomes. In humans, somatic cells usually have 23 pairs of chromosome, so 46 chromosomes in all.

The X chromosome and the Y chromosome determine a person’s biological gender. Men normally have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome. Women normally have 2 X chromosomes.

With this disorder, you have 3 X chromosomes. The condition can vary greatly in severity. It is possible to only have very mild symptoms or none at all.

For example, you can be very tall. You can also have special features in your face. This includes, for example, an extra fold of skin inside the corner of the eye.

You may also have weaker muscle tone. You may also have problems with learning or speaking. Psychological symptoms can occur, too.

Malformations, for example of the kidneys, can also occur. There are normally 2 kidneys in the body. They filter blood and create urine. They thus help to detoxify the body. Furthermore, the kidneys regulate blood pressure and the mineral levels in the blood, among other things.