Prader Willi Syndrome
What is prader willi Syndrome ?
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder that affects many parts of the body. It results from an abnormality on chromosome 15, specifically the loss of function of genes in the 15q11-q13 region. The syndrome is named after the two Swiss doctors who first described it in 1956: Andrea Prader and Heinrich Willi.
Prader-Willi syndrome has several characteristic features, and individuals with PWS may exhibit the following:
- Feeding Difficulties in Infancy
- Hypotonia (Low Muscle Tone)
- Delayed Developmental Milestones
- Hyperphagia (Excessive Eating)
- Mild to Moderate Intellectual Disability
- Behavioral and Emotional Challenges
- Short Stature
- Hypogonadism
