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A Kid Who's Always Hungry (A Side Effect of Brain Surgery)
Oct 23, 2024 ·
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A Kid Who's Always Hungry (A Side Effect of Brain Surgery)
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Wyatt was diagnosed with a brain tumor known as a hypothalamic hamartoma. After having surgery to remove this tumor, he is no longer able to control his appetite. Even a...
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Wyatt was diagnosed with a brain tumor known as a hypothalamic hamartoma. After having surgery to remove this tumor, he is no longer able to control his appetite. Even a full meal will not satisfy his hunger because the part of the brain that regulates appetite was impacted during surgery. Doctors have even referred to this as "surgically induced Prader-Willi". Wyatt and his family want others to know that he is doing his best and they are proud of him.
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| Author | Jonathan Clark |
| Organization | Chente Merino |
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