Prader–Willi Syndrome (PWS)

Condition Description

A genetic disorder that causes obesity, intellectual disability, and shortness in height.

Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder usually caused by deletion of a part of chromosome 15 passed down by the father.

The most common symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome are behavior problems, intellectual disability, and short stature. Hormonal symptoms include delayed puberty and constant hunger leading to obesity.

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