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Trisomy 18 is a genetic disorder in which a person is born with a third copy of material from chromosome 18, instead of the usual two copies. This genetic defect is is characterized by heart defects, kidney problems, gastrointestinal abnormalities, rocker bottom feet, and delayed growth.
How do members experience trisomy 18?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with trisomy 18*
*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.
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Trisomy 18 is a genetic disorder in which a person is born with a third copy of material from chromosome 18, instead of the usual two copies. This genetic defect is is characterized by heart defects, kidney problems, gastrointestinal abnormalities, rocker bottom feet, and delayed growth.
Common symptoms reported by people with trisomy 18
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.
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Treatments taken by people for trisomy 18
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Compare treatments taken by people with trisomy 18
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have trisomy 18 through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with trisomy 18? Members in the forum might have the answers.