Prognosis of Williams Syndrome

Prognosis of Williams Syndrome: Variable. Depends on level of mental impairment. ...see also Overview of Williams Syndrome

Prognosis for Williams Syndrome: The prognosis for individuals with Williams syndrome varies. Some may be able to master self-help skills, complete academic or vocational school, and live in supervised homes or on their own, while others may not progress to this level. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Williams Syndrome Information Page: NINDS) ...see also Overview of Williams Syndrome

Complications:

Complications of Williams Syndrome may include:

• Hypertension
• Progressive joint limitations
• Recurrent urinary tract infections
• Gastrointestinal problems
• Obesity
• more complications...»

Complications of Williams Syndrome from the Diseases Database include:

• Hypercalcaemia
• Contractures
• Hypermetropia
• Squint
• Learning disability
• more complications...»

See also complications of Williams Syndrome.

Williams Syndrome: Research More

• Williams Syndrome: Introduction
• Symptoms: Williams Syndrome
• Complications: Williams Syndrome
• Treatments: Williams Syndrome

About prognosis:

The 'prognosis' of Williams Syndrome usually refers to the likely outcome of Williams Syndrome. The prognosis of Williams Syndrome may include the duration of Williams Syndrome, chances of complications of Williams Syndrome, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Williams Syndrome, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Williams Syndrome. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.

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