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

Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it

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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
Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 3
30s 2
40s 3
50s 0
60s 0
70+ 1
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom Proportion # of patients
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
Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 6

Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status Proportion # of patients
Diagnosed 1
Not Diagnosed 0

These charts show data from Andersen-Tawil syndrome patients who have completed their condition history
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