What is fetal alcohol syndrome?
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is pattern of mental and physical defects that can develop in a fetus when a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy. The main effect of FAS is permanent central nervous system damage, especially to the brain.
How do members experience fetal alcohol syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with fetal alcohol syndrome*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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*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 fetal alcohol syndrome*
Who has fetal alcohol syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 6 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 9 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | |
| Female | 17 |