Prader-Willi syndrome

Question 1

Symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome. Typical symptoms include:

Answer 1

-an excessive appetite and overeating, which can easily lead to dangerous weight gain

-restricted growth (children are much shorter than average)

-floppiness caused by weak muscles (hypotonia)

-learning difficulties

-lack of sexual development

-behavioural challenges, such as emotional outbursts and physical aggression

Question 2

Prader-Willi syndrome

Answer 2

is a rare genetic condition that causes a wide range of physical symptoms, learning difficulties and behavioural challenges. It’s usually noticed shortly after birth.

Question 3

Prader-Willi syndrome is caused by

Answer 3

some missing genetic material in a group of genes on chromosome number 15.

Question 4

Managing Prader-Willi syndrome

Answer 4

There’s no cure for Prader-Willi syndrome, so treatment aims to manage the symptoms and associated difficulties.