Prader-Willi syndrome

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What is Prader-Willi syndrome?

Prader-Willi syndrome is a congenital (present from birth) disease that involves obesity, decreased muscle tone, decreased mental capacity, and sex glands that produce little or no hormones.

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with Prader-Willi syndrome?
What are the symptoms associated with Prader-Willi syndrome?
What are the treatment options for Prader-Willi syndrome?

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Dad found this vial in son's car! - Nutrition Community

- Jul 19, 2005
Did not have a good topic to put this under so this is the best I could do cause I really n...

Lumps!!!! - Dental Health Community

- Apr 08, 2007
I have swollen lumps (lymph nodes?) under my chin in the submental region. What does that m...

no period - Menopause Community

- May 20, 2007
Sence i can remeber my period has been off the first couple of years i was right on, then l...

Aruba417 - Weight Loss & Dieting Community

- Jun 01, 2007
Did you make you goal of 130 by Memorial Day? I didn't.

Cinnamon - Diabetes - Adult Type II Community

- Jun 05, 2007
My mom is diabetic with cardiac disease. Has anyone tried cinnamon capsules to help with BS...

Prader-Willi Syndrome - Maternal & Child Community

- Dec 14, 2008
I was wondering if there are any mothers out there that are raising a child with a syndrome...

Palpitations and dizziness - Heart Disease Community

- Apr 13, 2007
A few years ago, I was diagnosed with having PVC's. They were caught on an EKG and also a ...

BABY WITH EATING DISORDER - Eating Disorders Community

- Feb 08, 2009
MY BABY WILL BE TWO NEXT YEAR JANUARY, SHE EATS LIKE THERE IS NO TOMORROW AND THERE IS NOTH...

Could this be an endorine related problem? - Pediatric Endocrinology Expert Forum

- Jul 09, 2008
My son is currently 6 years old. He was born 10 pounds 8 ounces, 22 1/2 inches long. He ...
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