10 Williams Syndrome Symptoms
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7. Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain can be a symptom of a variety of diseases. People with Williams syndrome are likely to experience gastrointestinal problems at some point during their lives. Specifically, children with the disease can experience abnormal bowel movement patterns (i.e. constipation, diarrhea) and acid reflux that can contribute to chronic abdominal pain. Moreover, during adulthood, abdominal pain can also occur due to the presence of other (less common) gastrointestinal conditions like diverticulitis and celiac disease.
It is not uncommon for infants with Williams syndrome to have hypercalcemia or elevated levels of calcium in the bloodstream. As a result, they can experience abdominal and muscle pain, loss of appetite, irritability, fatigue, and confusion. Fortunately, calcium levels normalize around the first year of age; however, rarely hypercalcemia can continue in adulthood.
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