What is Sturge-Weber syndrome?
Sturge Weber syndrome, a congenital disorder, is characterized by the presence of a port-wine birthmark on one or both sides of the face. Additional clinical manifestations may include seizures, glaucoma, and cognitive deficits.
How do members experience Sturge-Weber syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Sturge-Weber syndrome*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Anxious 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 Sturge-Weber syndrome*
Who has Sturge-Weber syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 9 |