What is Zenker's diverticulum?
Zenker’s diverticulum is an outpouching or sac formation that is created by herniation of a muscle wall in the back of the throat (pharynx), above the upper esophageal sphincter. Symptoms include difficulties in swallowing, bad breath, and regurgitation of undigested food.
How do members experience Zenker's diverticulum?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Zenker's diverticulum*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Zenker's diverticulum*
Who has Zenker's diverticulum on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 8 | |
| 70+ | 14 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | |
| Female | 20 |