Prader Willi: Information
- 2. -Genetics Return -The syndrome is caused by the deletion of a gene that is yet to be identified. Most cases of this gene mutation Is from the paternal genes, but there are rare cases where The maternal gene is mutated. -Neither mutations are caused by inheritance. -The gene mutation has been found in the chromosome 15 region.
- 3. -Symptoms -Rapid weight gain -Constant hunger -Distinct facial features -Learning disabilities -Physical disabilities -Slow speech -Scoliosis -Poor development -Delayed hormone growth Symptoms can cause accidents that may lead to death
- 4. -Treatment -Cures -No cure for Prader Willi Syndrome is known -Many families have used hormone treatments and special diets to help people affected by Prader Willi. Psychiatric help and special cares are available.
- 5. -Research centers http://www.medicinenet.com/prader-willi_syndrome/article.htm http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/947954-overview#showall Prader Willi Syndrome Association: http://www.pwsausa.org/syndrome/index.htm Foundation for Prader Willi research: http://www.fpwr.org/
- 6. There is a 1 in 15000 chance of all births to be affected by Prader Willi Syndrome. The Prader Willi Syndrome can happen to anyone. The Syndrome is the most common defect in births. Symptoms have caused death by choking. Prader Willi lasts a person’s entire life. Works Cited Foundation for Prader-Willi Research |. Web. 19 Apr. 2011. <http://www.fpwr.org/>. "Genetics of PWS." Prader-Willi Association (USA). Web. 19 Apr. 2011. <http://www.pwsausa.org/syndrome/Genetics_of_PWS.htm>. “Prader-Willi Syndrome Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Information on MedicineNet.com." Web. 19 Apr. 2011. <http://www.medicinenet.com/prader- willi_syndrome/article.htm>. PWSmom. Web. 19 Apr. 2011. <http://www.pwsmom.com/>. Staff, Mayo Clinic. "Prader-Willi Syndrome: Treatments and Drugs - MayoClinic.com." Mayo Clinic. Web. 19 Apr. 2011. <http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prader-willi- syndrome/DS00922/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs>.