Prader Willie Syndrome and Turner Syndrome

Prader Willie Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects many different parts of the body. Early signs of the condition include:

Feeding difficulties in infancy
Weak muscle tone
Poor growth
Delayed development

Children develop big appetites and an uncontrollable urge to eat between ages 2 and 4. This leads to chronic overeating. Some children become obese and develop Type 2 diabetes.

Other issues caused by Prader-Willie syndrome include:

Mild to moderate intellectual impairment
Learning disabilities
Behavioral problems
Short stature
Almond-shaped eyes
Narrow forehead
Small hands and feet
Underdeveloped genitals
Delayed or incomplete puberty

Treatments focus on maintaining optimum health through:

Growth hormone replacement to build strength, improve height and muscle mass
Exercise and therapy to build strength and maintain weight
Mental health and behavioral counseling
Hormone replacement at puberty

Turner Syndrome affects girls and impacts their development. Turner syndrome involves low levels of growth hormone that can lead to:

Short stature
Webbed neck
Swollen hands and feet
Infertility

Children with Turner Syndrome are at risk for other health issues, including:

High blood pressure
Kidney problems
Diabetes
Cataracts
Osteoporosis
Thyroid problems

Treatments for Turner Syndrome include:

Growth hormone replacement to obtain close-to-average height.
Hormone replacement at puberty to boost sexual development.