Guide To Treating Prader-Willi Syndrome

Sleep Studies And Treatment

Sleep disorders are common among patients with Prader-Willi syndrome. Excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep apnea, and irregular sleeping patterns can disrupt a patient's life and make it challenging to function normally throughout the day. Many patients with Prader-Willi syndrome struggle to fall or stay asleep or maintain a regular sleep cycle. Sleep studies and treatment can help address and diminish any disturbances. Regular naps may help those who experience extreme daytime sleepiness or frequently wake throughout the night. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea may be given non-invasive ventilation equipment like a BiPAP or CPAP machine.

No parent wants their child to be diagnosed with a severe illness, but there is hope. Prader-Willi syndrome is challenging for patients and caregivers alike, but it is manageable with the right treatment. Individuals who are diagnosed can live full and productive lives as long as they keep up routine self-care and stay on top of their symptoms.

Because Prader-Willi Syndrome is a spectrum disorder, treatment plans will vary. While there is, unfortunately, no cure for this condition, the increasing availability of new treatment options makes it easier for parents and patients to find a way to manage Prader-Willi syndrome and its wide array of symptoms.