Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare congenital disease marked by diverse physical, mental, and behavioral deficits. Affected children tend to suffer from insatiable hunger pangs, after they turn a year old. This unique feature persists for the lifetime of the patient. Continuous eating to quell the hunger pangs results in drastic weight gain, obesity, and varied… Continue reading Prader-Willi syndrome
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Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Sturge-Weber syndrome, also called as ‘encephelotrigeminal angiomatosis’ is a disorder which is present from birth, but is not inherited. Sturge-Weber syndrome is an uncommon disorder and some features of this syndrome include anomalies of the nervous system and a congenital birthmark on the face. However, research studies show that skin injuries may occur due to… Continue reading Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome – Pictures, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Life Expectancy
What is Prader-Willi syndrome? It is an uncommon congenital condition that is characterized by presence of varied mental, physical, and behavioral abnormalities. One of the main features of Prader-Willi syndrome is a perennial sense of hunger which typically commences a year after birth. Individuals affected by Prader-Willi syndrome have a constant desire to keep eating and… Continue reading Prader-Willi syndrome – Pictures, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Life Expectancy
Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome
Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome is a genetic condition that is present from birth. It is caused due to deletion of a section of chromosome 4. The disorder is characterized by a variety of unique symptoms and defects such as intellectual deficits, unusual facial features, seizures, severe developmental delays, and other kinds of congenital abnormalities. Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome has… Continue reading Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome