What is situs inversus?

Situs inversus is a condition present from birth in which the major body organs are a mirror image of typical placement. For example, the heart is on the right and the liver and spleen are on the left. Usually, the individual does not experience any adverse effects.

How do members experience situs inversus?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with situs inversus*

*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 situs inversus*

Who has situs inversus on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 1
40s 2
50s 3
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 3
Female 6