Prader-Willie Syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disorder caused by loss of function of specific genes on chromosome 15.
Symptoms in babies include weak muscles, poor feeding and slow development whereas symptoms in childhood are feeling constantly hungry, intellectual impairment and behavioural problems possibly leading to obesity and type 2 Diabetes. Usually they will have small hands & feet, short in height & light in skin colour & hair.
Prader-Willi Syndrome has no cure.
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