What is Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome?

Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is a neurological condition affecting the face and tongue area causing swelling and paralysis of the face and lips (usually the upper lip), and deep folds and ridges in the tongue. These characteristic eventually become permanent. The cause of this syndrome is unknown.

How do members experience Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome*

*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 Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome*

Who has Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 3
40s 3
50s 1
60s 2
70+ 4

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 14