article_snippet.sent: The father said: ‘No one in our family has a giant frame.
article_snippet.sent: The rare genetic condition causes various symptoms including constant hunger, reduced muscle tone, restricted growth and learning difficulties.
article_snippet.sent: It is caused by a genetic defect on chromosome number 15, which happens purely by chance, and is usually diagnosed by carrying out genetic tests.
article_snippet.sent: Sadly, there is no cure for the condition.
article_snippet.sent: Parents of children with the condition usually have to restrict Parents of children with the condition diet and lock up all food .
article_snippet.sent: If the child has restricted growth, treatment with an artificial version of the human growth hormone (HGH) is usually recommended, as treatment with an artificial version of the human growth hormone (HGH) can increase their final adult height by around 10.5cm (4.1 inches).