Basic Info
Symptoms
Delayed speech that may later turn into strong speaking ability and strong learning by hearing; Developmental delay; ...
Causes
Williams syndrome is a rare condition caused by missing genes. Parents may not have any family history of the conditi...
Tests
Signs include: Blood vessel narrowing including supravalvular aortic stenosis, pulmonary stenosis, and pulmonary arte...
Treatments
There is no cure for Williams syndrome. Avoid taking extra calcium and vitamin D. Treat high levels of blood calcium ...
Alternative Therapies
Williams Syndrome Foundation - www.wsf.org Williams Syndrome Association - www.williams-syndrome.org
Complications
Calcium deposits in the kidney and other kidney problems; Death (in rare cases from anesthesia; Heart failure due to ...
Prevention
There is no known way to prevent the genetic problem that causes Williams syndrome. Prenatal testing is available for...
Doctor Specialties
Many of the symptoms and signs of Williams syndrome may not be obvious at birth. Call your health care provider if yo...
Basic Info