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Psychiatric Disorders
Prader Willi Syndrome
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Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is an uncommon 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.
• Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is an uncommon 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 include
• Short stature
• Poor motor skills
• Weight gain
• Underdeveloped sex organs
• Mild mental retardation and learning disabilities
• There is no cure for PWS. Growth hormone and exercise can help build muscle mass and control weight.