What is Segawa syndrome?

Segawa syndrome is a rare genetic disorder due to mutations of the GCH-1 gene. It is characterized by an uncoordinated manner of walking and involuntary muscle contractions (dystonia) which are usually worse in the afternoon and night than in the morning, which is characteristic of Segawa syndrome.

How do members experience Segawa syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Segawa syndrome*

*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 Segawa syndrome*

Who has Segawa syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 3
30s 1
40s 4
50s 1
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 5
Female 4