Today we are going to go back to covering some facts with regard to medical issues individuals with PWS face. Fact: Individuals with PWS have a high pain threshold; therefore, they may not complain of pain until an infection or injury is severe. Complaints of pain or any suspected injury in an individual with PWS should be investigated. Fact: Individuals with PWS rarely vomit; therefore, the presence of vomiting may signal a life-threatening illness. If vomiting occurs a medical professional should be consulted immediately. Fact: Idiopathic hyper-and hypothermia have been reported in individuals with PWS; therefore, if a change in his or her body temperature occurs a medical professional should be consulted. Stay tuned for more information on medical issues tomorrow. In addition, if you are interested in learning more about these topics you can visit the support section our website at pwsaofwi.org.
Posted on: Wed, 07 May 2014 12:41:57 +0000
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