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Is It Possible For A Toddler To Exhibit Different Levels Of Prader Willie Syndrome?
I have a grandaughter who just turned 3 and weighs 55 lbs. I have been researching Prader Willie Syndrome and I am pretty sure that is what she has. Is it possible for kiddo s this young to demonstrate different levels of the disease? ie; she is not short in statue but was slow to feed; had several weight checks and failure to thrive up until she was appx 15 months, now she is OBESE and can t stop eating. I have had to bring this to our Pediatrician s attention?? Her LDL-C is 142? I just don t know where to turn.
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
I suggest you to consult your doctor for this obesity. obesity in children have many causes and it may not be prader willie syndrome. most common cause of obesity is overnutrition, which is suggested by overgrowth in both hight and weight. we consider other cause if child has short stature, mental retardation or other endocrine abnormalities
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