What is X-linked hydrocephalus?

X-linked hydrocephalus syndrome (L1 syndrome) is a genetic disorder. Characteristics may include muscle stiffness, intellectual disability, increased fluid in the brain, thumbs bent toward the palm, and difficulty speaking. Symptoms vary significantly between individuals.

How do members experience X-linked hydrocephalus?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with X-linked hydrocephalus*

*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 X-linked hydrocephalus*

Who has X-linked hydrocephalus on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

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

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 1