What is brain stem syndrome?
Brain stem syndrome can result in abnormal functioning of cranial nerves which may lead to visual disturbances, pupil abnormalities, changes in sensation, muscle weakness, hearing problems, vertigo, swallowing and speech difficulty, voice change, and co-ordination problems.
How do members experience brain stem syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with brain stem syndrome*
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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Stress
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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 brain stem syndrome*
Who has brain stem syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 13 |