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Is there a cure for this disease?

Prader-Willi syndrome

by :Camila Montaño Garnica

What causes Prader-Willi syndrome?

What causes Prader-Willi syndrome?

Prader-Willi syndrome occurs when certain paternal genes that should be expressed are not expressed for one of these reasons: Paternal genes are missing from chromosome 15. The child inherited two copies of chromosome 15 from the mother and no chromosome 15 from the father.

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Is there a cure for this disease?

Is there a cure for this disease?

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There is no cure for Prader-Willi syndrome. Growth hormone, exercise, and nutritional assistance can help build muscle mass and control weight. Other treatments may include sex hormones and behavioral therapy.

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How many years can a person with Prader-Willi syndrome live?

How many years can a person with Prader-Willi syndrome live?

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What is the life expectancy? Life expectancy can be normal if your weight is properly controlled. General health is normally excellent, although premature aging has been reported.

There is no cure for Prader-Willi syndrome. Growth hormone, exercise, and nutritional assistance can help build muscle mass and control weight. Other treatments may include sex hormones and behavioral therapy.

What are your symptoms?

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•Short stature.

•Poor motor skills.

• Weight gain.

• Underdeveloped sexual organs.

• Mild mental handicap and learning disabilities.

Who discovered Prader-Willi syndrome?

The syndrome was first described by Andrea Prader and Heinrich Willi in the 1950s. One of the main symptoms of PWS is the inability to control eating. In fact, PWS is the leading genetic cause of morbid obesity.

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How do people with Prader-Will Syndrome grow?

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