Wednesday, November 16, 2011

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Prader–Willi syndrome


*What is it?
complex genetic disorder.


*What are the causes of this disorder?
This disorder causes poor muscle tone, A constant feeling of hunger, and low levels of sex hormones.


*Who does it affect?
This affects 1 in every 12,000 to 15,000 people. Both sexes and all races.

*How does it affect the person?
causes them to always be hungry and eat all the time; making them gain weight


*What are the treatments?
There is no cure for tohis disorder. But growth hormones and excercise can help build muscles, and controll their weight.


*How or can it be prevented?

NO, Prader–Willi syndrome cannot be prevented.







*What is the life expectancy of a person with this disorder?
You can live a full life if you take proper care.


http://youtu.be/JDmvqLK7S_0




*Find and post a video that deals with this disorder.








*websites
http://www.medicinenet.com/prader-willi_syndrome/article.htm
http://www.sharecare.com/question/can-prader-willi-syndrome-prevented
http://uaddit.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=1511

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I would hate to have this disorder. Being so weak and not being able to move.

Anonymous said...

i think it is sad to have this disorder, to eat and eat and eat and still be hungry and week. it just sad.