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?
Posts on Prader-Willi syndrome (47)
Prader-Willi Syndrome - Genetics Community
- May 09, 2008
My son's doctor thinks my son might have Prader-Willi. This was tossed out from left field...
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...
Nissen fundoplication recovery for teen with Autism and Prader Willi Syndrome - Gastroenterology / Digestive Disorders Expert Forum
- Apr 17, 2007
My son has severe reflux (which is destroying his teeth) which is treated with Protonix. I...
willi syndrome - Autism Community
- Mar 24, 2011
is a baby with prader-willi syndrome is going to grow normal or with problems .what kind of...
Head shaking PWS - Rare Diseases Community
- Jan 31, 2011
For the past three years I've been a Step Mom to an 8 year old boy with Prader Willi syndro...
feces smearing - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Community
- Sep 09, 2010
my child is 14 and has Prader-Willi syndrome. He has been hiding feces for a few years but...
eyebrow morphology could you help (Syndrome)? - Genetic Disorders Expert Forum
- Nov 28, 2007
Hello, I have photo's of her eyebrows and hands if you could take the time and tell me wha...
11 yr old daughter diagnosted- bi-polar, mild mental retardation, premature adrenarche - Eating Disorders Community
- Nov 18, 2010
She has excessive hunger. She can eat well balanced meals with water to fill her up and sh...
MEDICAL - Child Behavior Community
- May 12, 2011
My grand daughter is 23 months she has an insatiable appette. She is 3 months premature, s...
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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