Prader-Willi Syndrome treatment in Santiago de Querétaro

Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects development, appetite, growth, and metabolism. One of its best-known features is an intense, persistent feeling of hunger that appears in childhood.

Common features: It may include low muscle tone in the first months, feeding difficulties at the beginning, a later marked increase in appetite, short stature, and developmental delay.

Why does it require follow-up? Managing weight and the food environment is important for long-term well-being.

The team that supports it: Management is usually multidisciplinary: endocrinologist and pediatric endocrinologist, clinical dietitian, along with the pediatrician. If your child shows these features, reaching out to these specialists allows for a coordinated follow-up plan suited to their stage.