What is VATER/VACTERL syndrome?

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*

Who has VATER/VACTERL syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 5
30s 4
40s 8
50s 5
60s 0
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 9
Female 15