What Is Prader Willi Syndrome?
8. Prevention
Prader-Willi syndrome is completely random and there is no sure way of preventing the disorder from happening. It is not down to anything that the parents have done either before or after the patient was born. However, parents who have already had a child with the condition should consider speaking with a genetic counselor if they want more children.
The counselor will be able to help determine the risk of the next child having Prader-Willi syndrome. Although there is no way to reverse the condition, preventative steps can still be taken to help limit any complications the patient might experience.
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