What is Plummer–Vinson syndrome?
Plummer–Vinson syndrome is a rare disorder that is associated with difficult swallowing, tongue inflammation, a deficiency in iron, and esophageal webs.
How do members experience Plummer–Vinson syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Plummer–Vinson syndrome*
Common symptoms
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Stress
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
How bad it is
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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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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
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 Plummer–Vinson syndrome*
Who has Plummer–Vinson syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 1 |