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There is no cure for Williams syndrome. Avoid taking extra calcium and vitamin D. Treat high levels of blood calcium if present. Blood vessel narrowing can be a significant health problem and is treated based on how severe it is. Physical therapy is helpful to patients with join...[read article]
Treatment News for Williams Syndrome
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Tests for Williams Syndrome
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Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) is a powerful technique used to identify the presence of specific chromosomes or parts of chromosomes through the attachmen... More
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Amniocentesis is a test during pregnancy that removes a small amount of fluid from the sac around the baby to look for birth defects and chromosome problems. More
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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is the removal of a small piece of placenta tissue (chorionic villi) from the uterus during early pregnancy to screen the baby for g... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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An echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. The picture is much more detailed than a plain x-ray image and involves n... More
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Medical Procedures for Williams Syndrome
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin... More
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The following organizations are good resources for information on hearing impairment or speech impairment: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - www.a... More
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Self Care for Williams Syndrome
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Avoid Extra Calcium and Vitamin D
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
