Meet A Three-Year-Old Boy Who Cannot Stop Eating

 

In Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espirito Santo, Brazil, a three year old boy apparently weighs 70 kg which is massive, Misael weighed 2.9kg when he was born and has gained approximately 3 kilograms.

He is suffering from Prader–Willi syndrome and is struggling to walk because of his weight.

Misael eats frequently and consumes large portions and even then he still feels hungry and has serious behavioural problems. the family hire a private taxi to transport him to a local hospital always

While syndrome itself is not life threatening, the compulsive eating and resulting weight gain can be. That is why restricting a child’s diet is a particularly important part of managing their condition

According to Misael’s father, when the boy and his parents walk down the street, people stop, want to take pictures with him. People say that they never saw a boy this size and want to know how old he is, how much he weighs.

Although there is no cure for Prader-Willi syndrome, treatment aims to manage such symptoms as a permanent feeling of hunger, which can easily lead to dangerous weight gain, reduced muscle tone, learning difficulties and behavioural problems.