Angelman Syndrome/Happy Puppet Syndrome - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Angelman syndrome also known as happy puppet syndrome is a genetic disorder causing developmental disabilities and nerve-related symptoms.

Symptoms-

Developmental delays

Intellectual disability

Speech problem

Balance disorder and movement problems

Happy, excitable personality

Small head and a specific facial appearance

Seizures

Sleeping problem

Stiff or jerky movements

Causes-

Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder. It's usually caused by problems with a gene located on chromosome 15 called the ubiquitin protein ligase E3A (UBE3A) gene.

Specialists to Visit

Medical Geneticist

Pediatrician

Neurologist

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Speech Therapist

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References-
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov
https://www.angelman.org
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://rarediseases.org