Prader Willi Syndrome is a genetic disorder where a child gets delayed milestones, learning difficulties and behavioral disorders. There is a very distinguished feature of Prader Willi syndrome is excessive appetite (always hungry).

Incidence

• 1 in 10,000-30,000 children

Signs and Symptoms

• Hypotonic/ low muscle tone
• Poor or weak cry
• Feeding difficulties-Sucking and chewing
• Restricted growth / short stature
• Overeating habit, becomes very overweight very early
• Peculiar behaviors, very stubborn
• Sexual development is always a concern
• Learning difficulties
• Not so dysmorphism but has a narrow forehead at the temples, almond shaped eyes, narrow bridge of the eyes, etc
• Pitching own skin is another major problem
• Sleep disorder
• High pain tolerance
• Postural disorders like scoliosis
• Sometimes presence of osteoporosis

Types / Variety

• Children with PWS can be minor or major affected

Causes

• PWS is due to missing genetic materials in a group of gene on chromosome number 15. It is mostly related with paternal side

Diagnosis Making

• On the basis of developmental profile and genetic testing, PWS is diagnosed
• There is a checklist available to categorized the children with PWS as minor or major

Treatment / Management

• There is no cure so treatments are symptomatic. Both Medical and therapy services are required for children with PWS.

Medical Treatment

• Hormonal therapy

Habilitation Therapy

• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Special education
• Behavior therapy
• Diet Therapy

Prognosis

• With proper early treatment and therapies, most individual with PWS live normal life. 

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