What is Budd-Chiari syndrome?

Budd-Chiari syndrome is caused by blood clots that completely or partially block the large veins that carry blood from the liver (hepatic veins) into the inferior vena cava.

How do members experience Budd-Chiari syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Budd-Chiari 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 Budd-Chiari syndrome*

Who has Budd-Chiari syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 3
30s 6
40s 11
50s 8
60s 3
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 6
Female 26