What is trisomy 18?
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*
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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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 trisomy 18*
Who has trisomy 18 on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 2 | |
20s | 1 | |
30s | 1 | |
40s | 1 | |
50s | 1 | |
60s | 0 | |
70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 3 | |
Female | 3 |