Prader willi syndrome

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder. It causes poor muscle tone, low levels of sex hormones and a constant feeling of hunger. The part of the brain that controls feelings of fullness or hunger does not work properly in people with PWS. They overeat, leading to obesity.Babies with PWS are usually floppy, with poor muscle tone, and have trouble sucking. Boys may have undescended testicles. Later, other signs appear. These includeShort staturePoor motor skillsWeight gain Underdeveloped sex organsMild intellectual and learning disabilitiesThere is no cure for PWS. Growth hormone, exercise, and dietary supervision can help build muscle mass and control weight. Other treatments may include sex hormones and behavior therapy. Most people with PWS will need specialized care and supervision throughout their lives.NIH: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Disease Alternative Name

prader-willi syndrome
pws
MainRecentTopDoctors

Recent Cases of Prader willi syndrome

Browse recently discussed Prader willi syndrome cases by specialists
Concluded Case

#CPL CRUSADERS True about Prader Willi syndrome? 1. Short stature 2. Intellectual disability 3. Obesity 4. All

1 View

, 3 Answers

Concluded answer

All is correct. Thank you for answering.


Top Prader willi syndrome Doctors on Curofy

Top doctors who continously share their opinions on Prader willi syndrome
Pathankot, Punjab
1815 followers

Pathankot Railway Mail Service

Senior Medical Officer

Lord Mahavira HHomoeopathic Medical Coolege and Hospital Ludhiana

BHMS

User Languages
Speaks English
Dhanbad
1816 followers

National Institute of Medical Science

Md Paediatrics

National Institute of Medical Science

MD pediatrics

User Languages
Speaks English, Hindi, Nepali
Holistic Health Consultant
2059 followers

Attached To Charitable Organizations As Honorary Holistic Health Consultant

HOLISTIC HEALTH CONSULTANT PRACTISING COMPLEMENTARY& INTEGERATED MEDICINE Especially EBH..Evidence Based HOMOEOPATHY Since 1984 *****************************************************A Ph.D Thesis Guide & Assessor

M.D..FF.HOM, D.A.c..D.Sc.

User Languages
Speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi, Malyalam, Tamil
360 followers

The Health City Hospital

Intensivist

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Nashik

bhms

User Languages
Speaks English, Hindi, Marathi
Davangere
522 followers

Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College

Retired Professor and Head Pediatrics

Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College

md,frcpch(uk),ficpcc(London),masp(usa),phd, fams ,fimsa.

User Languages
Speaks English

Trending Cases