Symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome
Symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Prader-Willi syndrome includes the 42
symptoms listed below:
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Less Common Symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome:
Ocassionally other symptoms may also present themselves as symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome.
14
of the more common ones are included in the list below:
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Medical Books Online about Prader-Willi syndrome
Medical Books Excerpts
Excerpts of published medical book chapters related to Prader-Willi syndrome
are available from published medical books
for more detailed information about Prader-Willi syndrome.
Medical Books Excerpts
- Hypotonia
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Obesity
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
- [ read ]
- OBESITY
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Obesity
- "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
- [ read ]
- Shortness of Breath
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
- [ read ]
- Obesity
- "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Obesity
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
- [ read ]
- OBESITY
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Obesity
- "The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult" (2008)
- [ read ]
Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
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Symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome: Online Medical Books
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Hypogonadism:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Although symptoms vary, depending on the specific cause of hypogonadism, some characteristic findings may include delayed closure of epiphyses and immature bone age; delayed puberty; infantile penis and small, soft testes; below-average muscle development and strength; fine, sparse facial hair; scant or absent axillary, pubic, and body hair; and a high-pitched, effeminate voice. In an adult, hypogonadism diminishes sex drive and potency and causes regression of secondary sex characteristics.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Mental retardation:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
The observable effects of mental retardation are deviations from normal adaptive behaviors, ranging from learning disabilities and uncontrollable behavior to severe cognitive and motor skill impairment. The earlier a child’s adaptive deficit is recognized and he’s placed in a special learning program, the more likely he is to achieve age-appropriate adaptive behaviors. If the patient is older, review his adaptation to his environment.
The family of a patient who’s mentally retarded may report many problems stemming from frustration, fear, and exhaustion. These problems, such as financial difficulties, abuse, and divorce, can compromise the child’s care. Physical examination may reveal signs of abuse or neglect.
People who are mentally retarded may exhibit signs and symptoms of other disorders, such as cleft lip, congenital heart defects, and cerebral palsy as well as a lowered resistance to infection.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Mental Retardation:
Mental Retardation - signs & symptoms
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)
Dependent on etiology:
- Developmental delays
- Slow learning behavior
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Source: The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 2008
Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome:
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is an uncommon inherited disorder characterized by mental retardation, decreased muscle tone, short stature, emotional lability and an insatiable appetite which can lead to life-threatening obesity
(Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology)
Prader-Willi syndrome as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions
When considering symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome, it is also important to consider Prader-Willi syndrome as a possible cause of other medical conditions.
The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Prader-Willi syndrome may cause:
- (Source - Diseases Database)
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About signs and symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome:
The symptom information on this page
attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome.
This signs and symptoms information for Prader-Willi syndrome has been gathered from various sources,
may not be fully accurate,
and may not be the full list of Prader-Willi syndrome signs or Prader-Willi syndrome symptoms.
Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Prader-Willi syndrome symptoms.
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