*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.htmhttp://www.sharecare.com/question/can-prader-willi-syndrome-prevented
http://uaddit.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=1511
2 comments:
I would hate to have this disorder. Being so weak and not being able to move.
i think it is sad to have this disorder, to eat and eat and eat and still be hungry and week. it just sad.
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