What is prune belly syndrome?

Prune belly syndrome is a congenital disorder that involves poor development of the abdominal muscles, causing the skin of the belly area to wrinkle like a prune, undescended testicles (cryptorchidism) and urinary tract problems. It occurs primarily but not exclusively in males.

How do members experience prune belly syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with prune belly 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 prune belly syndrome*

Who has prune belly syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

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

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 6
Female 0