Klinefelter Syndrome Analysis

Quentin’s physician believes had has Klinefelter syndrome due to his enlarge breast tissue, long limbs, and abnormally small testes. Based on my findings, “Klinefleter syndrome is a chromosomal condition that affects male physical and cognitive development”(Genetics Home, 2015). This genetic disorder is a result of having 2 X and a Y-chromosomes mixed together. Individuals living with Klinefeter syndrome typically have small testes that do not produce as much testosterone as usual”(Genetic Home, 2015). In essence, the small testicle does not produce a large amount of sperm, or lead to an incomplete in puberty. In order to diagnose this disease a physician will exam the patient’s chest and genital area. A lab test called a karyotype will be …show more content…
Since, October is sickle cell awareness month, and I personal can relate to the disease, I decided to write about it. Sickle cell is inherited, which means it is genetically passed from parents to their children. Individuals inherit two abnormal hemoglobin genes, one from each parent. To confirm sickle cell a blood sample is taken and examined under a microscope. Sickle cell can be a life threatening disease; there is no common cure for the disease. According to the article, sickle can cause severe pain, organ damage, and strokes”(Research &Technology 2015). Even though sickle cell disease cannot be cured individuals use narcotics to help easy the pain. The pain is so severe countless people suffering with the disease have to be hospitalized to cope. Based on the author, ‘Children with sickle cell can receive a transplant that combine chemotherapy with stem cells’ (Research & Technology 2015). The chemotherapy medication will enhance a sickle cell patient white blood cell, which will decrease their crisis. If you haven’t registered to walk for a cure do so, walk for a cure. As a parent of a child with sickle cell, I know how sickle cell attacks the immune system leaving the body