williams syndrome by https://padlet.com/febbrgia/e8x7rgbdax982ncq by Giaan feb en-us 2021-02-19 03:50:24 UTC 2026-01-29 06:50:01 UTC hello@padlet.com DISORDER febbrgia https://padlet.com/febbrgia/e8x7rgbdax982ncq/wish/1217765215 Williams Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder. Which can be identified by growth delays. it effects both males and females. It occurs around once per 10,000 - 20,000 births. individuals with Williams Syndrome are usually diagnosed before the age of 4. The disorder was discovered in 1961 by J.C.P Williams. ]]> 2021-02-19 03:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/febbrgia/e8x7rgbdax982ncq/wish/1217765215 SYMPTOMS febbrgia https://padlet.com/febbrgia/e8x7rgbdax982ncq/wish/1217779030 - wide mouth
- ADHD
- learning disorders 
- speech delays 
- widely spaced teeth 
- specific phobias
-  puffy eyes 
- kidney abnormalalitys 
- more oxytocin ]]> 2021-02-19 04:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/febbrgia/e8x7rgbdax982ncq/wish/1217779030 CAUSE febbrgia https://padlet.com/febbrgia/e8x7rgbdax982ncq/wish/1217779320 Williams Syndrome is caused by a missing segment of genetic material in chromosome 7.  This means there is no way no prevent your new born to have Williams syndrome.  ]]> 2021-02-19 04:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/febbrgia/e8x7rgbdax982ncq/wish/1217779320 TREATMENT febbrgia https://padlet.com/febbrgia/e8x7rgbdax982ncq/wish/1224223368 While there is no cure for Williams Syndrome currently, there is treatments to ease the symptoms of the syndrome. These treatments may include speech therapy, medical monitoring for the heart and blood vessels, social training. These are not always needed in all cases of Williams Syndrome. ]]> 2021-02-21 21:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/febbrgia/e8x7rgbdax982ncq/wish/1224223368 PROGNOSIS febbrgia https://padlet.com/febbrgia/e8x7rgbdax982ncq/wish/1224223566 Individuals with Williams Syndrome may have a shortened life expectancy, but no specific studies exist to determine the exact life expectancy for those with Williams Syndrome. However, there has been humans with the syndrome to live into their 60s. individuals with Williams Syndrome have a 50% chance of having a child with the syndrome due to the inheritance pattern. But most Williams Syndrome occurrences are not inherited and happens due to random events in the pregnancy. ]]> 2021-02-21 21:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/febbrgia/e8x7rgbdax982ncq/wish/1224223566 BIBLIOGRAPHY febbrgia https://padlet.com/febbrgia/e8x7rgbdax982ncq/wish/1224224085 Department of Health & Human Services. “Williams Syndrome.” Better Health Channel, Department of Health & Human Services, 30 Aug. 2013, www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/williams-syndrome. 


Herndon, Jaime. “Williams Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments.” Healthline, Healthline Media, 9 July 2017, www.healthline.com/health/williams-syndrome. 


“Williams Syndrome Information Page.” National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Williams-Syndrome-Information-Page. 


“Williams Syndrome.” Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/7891/williams-syndrome/cases/22698. 


“Williams Syndrome.” NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders), rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/williams-syndrome/. 


“Williams Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment.” Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15174-williams-syndrome. 
]]> 2021-02-21 21:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/febbrgia/e8x7rgbdax982ncq/wish/1224224085 KARYOTYPE febbrgia https://padlet.com/febbrgia/e8x7rgbdax982ncq/wish/1224226603 2021-02-21 21:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/febbrgia/e8x7rgbdax982ncq/wish/1224226603