What is Prader Willy Syndrome? This disease suppresses appetite since childhood, changes the child’s nature

What is Prader-Willi Syndrome?

Prader Willi Syndrome is a rare disease, which is related to the metabolism of the child. In this, the child remains hungry. But as the age increases, he/she loses control over eating. Especially if the child is between 2 to 6 years, he/she can eat more than required. This condition causes obesity in him/her. Dr. Shetty explains that in this disease the height of children remains short, so they are given growth hormone. This not only increases their height but also strengthens the muscles and reduces fat.

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Symptoms of Prader-Willi Syndrome

– The child feels lethargic and tired all the time
– Loss of appetite in childhood
– Difficulty in feeding
– Feeling hungry even after eating a full meal
– lack of development of genitalia
– No height increase

What not to do in Prader Willi Syndrome?

Risks of Prader-Willi Syndrome

The risk of this disease may not be visible in childhood, but as children grow up, the risk of many diseases can increase. These include heart disease, obesity, diabetes, lungs and sleep related problems. Parents of such children should keep an eye on their eating and drinking habits right from the beginning.

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What can be done?

– Keep an eye on the child’s diet.

– Feed them low calorie food.

– Children should be given diet rich in protein and Vitamin D.

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Take counseling before planning for a second child

Since this is a genetic problem, if the first child has this problem, it is good for the parents to take genetic counseling before planning for the second child. This will greatly reduce the risk of the disease in the second child.

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Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always contact your doctor for more information.