Williams Syndrome
Alternate Names : Williams-Beuren Syndrome
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Williams Syndrome Treatment
There is no cure for Williams syndrome. Supplemental calcium and vitamin D should be avoided. It is important to treat high levels of blood calcium if present. The blood vessel narrowing can be a significant health problems and are treated based on severity.
Physical therapy is helpful to patients with joint stiffness. Developmental and speech therapy can also help these children; for example, their verbal strengths can help compensate for other weaknesses. Other treatments are individualized based on a particular patient's symptoms.
Coordination of treatment by a geneticist experienced with Williams syndrome can be beneficial.
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