Complications
Prader-Willi syndrome can lead to many complications. People with this condition tend to have low muscle mass. Thus, they tend to be not physically active and new fewer calories. This combination can make them more susceptible to obesity and associated conditions like sleep apnea, high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, gallbladder stones, and liver disease. Complications related to inadequate release of hormones include osteoporosis and sterility. The condition can also result in binge eating, which means consuming a large amount of food quickly. This causes an abnormal enlargement of the stomach or even stomach rupture in rare cases. All of these problems can reduce the quality of life and interfere with their basic functioning. [5]
