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January 4, 2021January 4, 2021

Dental Problem in Angelman Syndrome

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People with Angelman syndrome can have dental problems in addition to the mental and physical disabilities that mark this disease. Many of these problems are cosmetic. However, some can lead ... Read more

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020

Angelman Syndrome and Obesity

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Patients with Angelman syndrome may have a tendency to become obese. A 2017 study reported that roughly a third of Angelman syndrome patients were overweight or obese. What is ... Read more

December 7, 2020December 7, 2020

Toilet Training in Angelman Syndrome

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Children and adults with Angelman syndrome can experience incontinence. Despite cognitive and behavioral problems associated with the neurological disease, you can still toilet train your child, however. Here is ... Read more

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020

Drooling in Angelman Syndrome

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Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that leads to physical and mental impairment. Drooling is a common symptom of Angelman syndrome that may be difficult to deal with, especially ... Read more

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

Feeding Tubes for Angelman Syndrome

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People with Angelman syndrome can have difficulties eating and drinking, and with nursing for infants with this disease. To ensure they are receiving adequate nutrition, and to protect against complications ... Read more

November 9, 2020November 29, 2020

Gastrointestinal (GI) Problems in Angelman and How to Deal With Them

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People with Angelman syndrome may experience gastrointestinal (GI) problems in addition to physical and intellectual symptoms. Here is information about common GI problems in Angelman, how doctors treat them, ... Read more

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020

Will Angelman Syndrome Affect My Child’s Vision?

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Angelman syndrome is a complex genetic disorder that, in addition to its frequently reported physical, developmental and nervous system complications, can affect your child’s vision. How does vision work? ... Read more

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020

Temperature Sensitivity in Angelman Syndrome

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On occasion, caregivers of children with Angelman syndrome report a sensitivity to changes in temperature, especially warmer temperatures. Here is information about temperature sensitivity, and why it might be evident ... Read more

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020

Hyperactivity in Angelman Syndrome

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Being a parent or caregiver of a child with Angelman syndrome can pose many challenges. One common behavioral issue that these children may experience is hyperactivity, which can add ... Read more

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

Angelman Syndrome and Sexuality

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Patients with Angelman syndrome still develop sexually, which raises many important concerns for them and their caregivers as they age. What is Angelman syndrome? Angelman syndrome is a rare ... Read more