What is Rett Syndrome?
Rett syndrome, a neurodevelopmenal disorder that affects girls almost exclusively, is characterized by normal early growth and development followed by a slowing of development, distinctive hand movements, slowed brain and head growth, problems with walking, seizures and intellectual disability.
Who has Rett Syndrome at PatientsLikeMe?
- 2 patients have this condition
- 0 New patients joined this month
- 2 say Rett Syndrome is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 50% | Females |
|---|---|
| 50% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 2 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 0 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 0 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 0 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
These charts show data from Rett Syndrome patients who have completed their condition history