Hypoventilation, and Autonomic Dysregulation. ROHHAD is a rare syndrome whose etiology is not yet known. It is a pediatric disorder which potentially could be fatal. Symptoms of ROHHAD start appear in children generally after the age of 1-2 with rapid weight gain within a short span of six to 12-months span coupled with stunted height. The sequence of symptoms thereafter is hypothalamic and autonomic dysregulation. This is followed by behavioral issues. Prior to onset of obesity, the children appear to be otherwise healthy. The clinical symptoms of ROHHAD appear as the patient’s age advances. Early diagnosis of disorder holds the key in treatment of ROHHAD. It is a very rare disorder with only over 100 cases identified worldwide. ROHHAD essentially involves loss of respiratory control and autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulation, along with abnormalities in endocrine system. The disorder was first recognized in 1965. Currently, the cause of ROHHAD is known, howeve...