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Williams syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by mild mental retardation , distinctive facial appearance, problems with calcium balance, and blood vessel disease.
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Symptoms
mild-to-moderate mental retardation; short stature relative to family; feeding problems including colic, reflux, vomiti...
Causes
Williams syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by developmental delay, unusual facial appearance, narrowing of t...
Tests
prominent lips with an open mouth; flattened nasal bridge with small upturned nose; epicanthal folds; long philtrum (mi...
Treatments
There is no cure for Williams syndrome. Supplemental calcium and vitamin D should be avoided. It is important to treat ...
Alternative Therapies
Williams Syndrome Foundation www.wsf.org 949-UCI-7259 Williams Syndrome Association www.williams-syndrome.org 248-541-3...
Complications
Blood vessel narrowing can cause heart failure; Elevated calcium can lead to calcium deposits in the kidney and other k...
Prevention
There is no known prevention for the random mutation. If there is a family history of Williams syndrome prenatal geneti...
Doctor Specialties
Many of the symptoms and signs of Williams syndrome may not be apparent at birth. Call your health care provider if you...
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