How Does Jacob's Disease Express Itself?
Jacob's Syndrome expresses itself in the following ways in males:
1. You are taller than average. - Males with Jacob's Syndrome on average are 7 cm above the expected height.
2. You have a weak muscle tone. This is called hypotonia.
3. Low energy levels.
4. Inability to grow facial hair.
5. Attention difficulties.
6. Delayed speech, puberty, and motor skills.
7. Emotional & or behavior issues.
8. Fragile bones.
9. Decreased fertility.
10. Enlarged breast tissue. This is called gynecomastia.
11. Slight twitching or involuntary muscle movement.
12. Lower than average testosterone levels.
13. Severe acne development is common, but specialists do not believe that Jacob's Syndrome and Acne are related.
Keep in mind that compared to other chromosome syndromes, this one has minor symptoms and few symptoms. Also symptoms differ from person to person, and age to age. No one will have all of these symptoms.
1. You are taller than average. - Males with Jacob's Syndrome on average are 7 cm above the expected height.
2. You have a weak muscle tone. This is called hypotonia.
3. Low energy levels.
4. Inability to grow facial hair.
5. Attention difficulties.
6. Delayed speech, puberty, and motor skills.
7. Emotional & or behavior issues.
8. Fragile bones.
9. Decreased fertility.
10. Enlarged breast tissue. This is called gynecomastia.
11. Slight twitching or involuntary muscle movement.
12. Lower than average testosterone levels.
13. Severe acne development is common, but specialists do not believe that Jacob's Syndrome and Acne are related.
Keep in mind that compared to other chromosome syndromes, this one has minor symptoms and few symptoms. Also symptoms differ from person to person, and age to age. No one will have all of these symptoms.