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Prader-Willi syndrome

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Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes a variety of physical, intellectual and behavioral problems, including hyperphagia (overeating), developmental delays and distinctive facial features. It is caused by a deletion on chromosome 15.

Causes/Description:

Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the absence of certain genes on chromosome 15. The exact cause of the absence of these genes is unknown, but genetics plays a role. Other factors may include environmental factors and neural wiring disorders.

Prader-Willi syndrome

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Physiotherapie, Ergotherapie, Logopädie, Verhaltenstherapie, Frühintervention, Entwicklungsförderung, Ernährungsberatung, Psychologische Unterstützung

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Prader-Willi syndrome is caused by a chromosomal disorder in which parts of chromosome 15 are missing or abnormal. In most cases the disorder occurs randomly, but it can also be inherited.

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- Nutritional management and weight control - Behavioral management and self-control - Physiotherapy to improve mobility - Social and life skills training - Parental advice and family support

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Prader-Willi syndrome was first described in 1956 by Andrea Prader, Alexis Labhart and Heinrich Willi. It is a complex genetic disorder caused by the absence or abnormal expression of certain genes on chromosome 15. Symptoms include developmental delay, feeding problems, obesity and behavioral problems. Treatment aims to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

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