genetic
Prader–Willi syndrome
Prader–Willi (PWS) is a rare disorder caused by a loss of function of specific genes on 15. In babies, symptoms include weak muscles, poor feeding, and slow development. Beginning in childhood, those affected become constantly hungry, which often leads to and type 2 . Mild to moderate intellectual impairment and behavioral problems are also typical of the disorder. Often, affected individuals have a narrow forehead, small hands and feet, short height, and light skin and hair. Most are unable to have children.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Babies: weak muscles, poor feeding, slow development
- ·Children: constantly hungry, intellectual impairment, behavioural problems
Causes — why it happens
- · disorder (typically new )
How it's found
- · testing
Treatment
- ·Feeding therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, strict food supervision, exercise program, counseling
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