A Simple Guide to Prader-Willi Syndrome, Diagnosis, Treatment and Related Conditions

This book describes Prader-Willi Syndrome, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic disorder that is present from birth and steadily affects the child to increase appetite and eat more food. Prader-Willi syndrome affects many parts of the body that leads to a number of physical, mental and behavioral disorders. In infants Prader-Willi syndrome is featured by: Weak muscle tone (hypo-tonia), Feeding disorders, Inadequate growth and Delayed development. Starting in childhood, affected persons develop an insatiable appetite (hungry all the time), which leads to chronic overeating (hyper-phagia) and obesity. Some people with Prader-Willi syndrome, especially those with obesity, also develop diabetes type 2 (the most frequent form of diabetes). The patients also have: Poor muscle tone (hypo-tonia), Reduced mental ability and Under-developed sex organs. Signs and symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome can differ among persons. Symptoms may slowly alter over time from childhood to adulthood. Patients with Prader-Willi syndrome have mild to moderate intellectual impairment and learning disorders. Behavioral disorders are frequent, such as temper outbursts, stubbornness, and compulsive behavior such as skin picking. Sleep abnormalities can also happen. Extra features of this disorder are: Typical facial features such as a narrow forehead, almond-shaped eyes, and a triangular mouth; Short stature; and Small hands and feet. Some people with Prader-Willi syndrome have abnormally fair skin and light-colored hair. Both men and women affected by Prader-Willi syndrome have underdeveloped genitals. Puberty is delayed or incomplete, and most affected persons are unable to have children (infertile). Prader-Willi syndrome is produced by the…