Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
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What is posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome?
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is characterized by neurological disturbances, e.g. headache, altered mental status, visual disturbances, and seizures along with radiological and imaging studies that typically include swelling of the brain (edema of the posterior cerebral regions).
Common symptoms reported by people with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
Treatments taken by people with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
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Who has posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
- 29 patients have this condition
- 1 new patients joined this month
- 20 say posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 9 | |
| 60s | 10 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 0 | |
| 20-29 years | 1 | |
| 30-39 years | 1 | |
| 40-49 years | 2 | |
| 50-59 years | 2 | |
| 60-69 years | 1 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 24 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 8 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 2 |