What is microcephaly?

Microcephaly is a small head; the brain has not developed properly or has stopped growing. It is considered microcephaly if the head is smaller than expected for the child's age and gender.

How do members experience microcephaly?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with microcephaly*

*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 microcephaly*

Who has microcephaly on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 5
20s 3
30s 1
40s 0
50s 0
60s 1
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 5
Female 7