Andersen-Tawil syndrome
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What is Andersen-Tawil syndrome?
Andersen-Tawil syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes periodic paralysis, changes in heart rhythm (arrhythmias) and other developmental abnormalities. It can cause physical abnormalities such as a small lower jaw, widely spaced eyes, dental problems and unusual curving of the fingers and toes.
Common symptoms reported by people with Andersen-Tawil syndrome
Treatments taken by people for Andersen-Tawil syndrome

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Compare treatments taken by people with Andersen-Tawil syndrome

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Who has Andersen-Tawil syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 12 say Andersen-Tawil syndrome is their primary condition
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
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<20 | 0 | |
20s | 3 | |
30s | 2 | |
40s | 3 | |
50s | 0 | |
60s | 0 | |
70+ | 1 |
Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
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0-19 years | 1 | |
20-29 years | 0 | |
30-39 years | 0 | |
40-49 years | 0 | |
50-59 years | 0 | |
60-69 years | 0 | |
70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
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Male | 4 | |
Female | 6 |
Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
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Diagnosed | 1 | |
Not Diagnosed | 0 |