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VATER syndrome is a constellation of birth defects involving the vertebrae, anus, trachea, esophagus, and kidneys (renal) areas. It is also known as VACTERL syndrome which includes the above areas as well as cardiac and limb involvement.
How do members experience VATER/VACTERL syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with VATER/VACTERL 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 VATER/VACTERL syndrome*
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VATER syndrome is a constellation of birth defects involving the vertebrae, anus, trachea, esophagus, and kidneys (renal) areas. It is also known as VACTERL syndrome which includes the above areas as well as cardiac and limb involvement.
Common symptoms reported by people with VATER/VACTERL 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.
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Treatments taken by people for VATER/VACTERL syndrome
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Compare treatments taken by people with VATER/VACTERL syndrome
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have VATER/VACTERL syndrome through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with VATER/VACTERL syndrome? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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