Prader Willi Syndrome Symptoms And The Book

Disorders Cure

oi-Suparna Chakaraborthy

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Thursday, January 27, 2011, 10:25

The latest was Anorexia and now it is the Prader Willi Syndrome. This is also a eating disorder generally noticed in childhood. This disorder forces a person to eat extensively. In infancy the it is called weak muscle tone.

The PWS is a genetic disorder. The child is affected with this disease from both the parents. In Prader Wiili Syndrome, the part of the brain which controls the feeling of hunger and satisfaction does not work appropriately and a person tends to eat excessively. This in later part of the life makes a person obese. This disease leads a person to suffer poor muscle tone, low sex hormones and constant feeling of hunger. As a child the symptoms of Prader Willi Syndrome are quite mild but they grow later in life.

Physical Symptom of Prader Willi Syndrome

1.Weak muscle
2.Slow growth
3.Delayed development
4.Uncontrolled Appetite

Mental Symptom Of Prader Willi Syndrome

1.Behavioural problems
2.Mood Swings
3.Compulsive behavioural
4.Sleep Abnormality
5.Lack of Blood
6.Depression
7.Infertility

The good news is that treatment for the disease has seen miraculous improvement and Dr. Urs Eiholzer has been engaged in the care and research of children suffering this disease since a long time. Now after studying all the sympton of Prader Willi Syndrome, Dr.Urs Eliholzer, has launched a book – Prader Willi Syndrome: Coping With The Disease – Living With Those Involved.

This book of Eliholzer speaks extensively on the genetic causes, research results and treatment options. This book will be a guide for people who are suffering with the disease and also a guide for those who live with someone who is suffering it. This will educate people more about this disease and he aims to eradicate it with this better understanding.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.