Prader Willi Syndrome: A Genetic Disorder

Prader willi syndrome is a genetic disorder where 7 genes on the paternal chromosome 15 are deleted that happens in about 1 in 15,000 births. It causes a child to constantly feel hungry and is the leading cause of childhood obesity. Symptoms of this in infants include failure to thrive (not eating enough and not gaining the weight they need to), weak muscles, & lack of eye coordination. As they get older they begin craving food causing the obesity. They also have physical symptoms such as short stature, late puberty, learning disabilities, and behavior problems. The obesity itself can add on a list of symptoms. There is no cure but the majority of the symptoms can be treated. A healthy diet and good nutrition help with obesity, Human Growth
Hormone helps boost the metabolism, sex hormone treatment to help balance out hormones until the child hits puberty, and any therapy needed for developmental or behavioral problems.