What is cleft palate?
Cleft palate is an opening in the roof of the baby's mouth (palate). Abnormal development occurs during pregnancy, leaving an opening (cleft) in the palate and possibly extending into the nasal cavity. A cleft can form on one side or both sides of the palate.
How do members experience cleft palate?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with cleft palate*
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Stress
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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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*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 cleft palate*
Who has cleft palate on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 10 | |
| 40s | 10 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 25 |