The Girl Who Never Feels Full
Due to a rare disorder called Prader Willi Syndrome, Hannah's hunger can't be satisfied.
After six-year-old Hannah McGhee finishes every last morsel of her
dinner, she feels hungry again. And after she has another snack, she's
famished once more. In fact, this little girl never feels full or
satisfied, no matter how much she eats. CBS-11
in Dallas, Texas, recently featured McGhee, who was born with Prader
Willi Syndrome, a rare, genetic, non-inherited defect that causes
immense hunger and other symptoms. This disorder affects one in 12,000
children. Because of a defect on the 15th chromosome (the chromosome
that controls hunger), people with Prader Willi Syndrome never feel
full. This unregulated appetite usually presents itself when the child
is between 2 and 6 years old. Children with Prader Willi are also born
with low muscle tone and most have developmental problems. They're also
at high risk for morbid obesity.
Our heart goes out to Hannah and her family. While there is currently
no cure for Prader Willi Syndrome, we hope one will soon be found. If you or your child has been affected by Prader Willi Syndrome, share your story in our community.
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