Medical Management
What can be used to treat under- eating?
a feeding tube
How common is PWS?
one in every 10,000 to 20,000
What race is affected the most?
there isn't one, all races are effected equally
What do patients with PWS obsess over?
food
What can determine the outcome and effectiveness of treatment?
When treatment starts
What can be used to treat over-eating?
supervision and strict diet
What chromosome carries the abnormality?
Chromosome 15
What gender is affected the most?
Neither one is, males and females are affected equally.
What type of diabetes is often presented with PWS?
type 2
What is the life expectancy?
58 years old
Name one of the 4 types of therapy that can be used as treatment
physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and growth hormone therapy.
Name one of the 3 types of abnormalities
deletion, 2 copies, rearrangement
Name one related disorder
Diabetes or respiratory ventilatory impairment
True or False - People with PWS are often very tall and have poor vision
False
Bonus points if you can correct the false statement
True or False- PWS causes death
false