What Is Prune Belly Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
3. Limited Mobility
For anyone to be able to comfortably sit up or walk, there must be muscular support. Abdominal muscles play a very important role in enabling people to remain seated upright and move around. Because of the lack of muscles or very weak muscles in the abdominal area caused by Prune Belly syndrome, patients often need to get creative about sitting up.
They often have to roll on to their side and use their arms to push themselves up. Although many will eventually learn to walk relatively comfortably, this developmental milestone is often delayed. The support usually comes from a buildup of adipose tissue around the abdomen where muscle should be.
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