What is Pitt-Hopkins syndrome?
Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome results from a mutation or deletion of a gene on chromosome 18. The syndrome is characterized by intellectual and developmental disability, breathing problems, recurrent seizures, and distinctive facial features.
How do members experience Pitt-Hopkins syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Pitt-Hopkins syndrome*
Common symptoms
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Anxious mood
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*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 Pitt-Hopkins syndrome*
Who has Pitt-Hopkins syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 6 |