What is congenital diaphragmatic hernia?
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is characterized by a hole in the diaphragm (a muscle separating the chest from the abdomen) that does not close and causes organs to move through the hole. Trouble breathing is the typical symptom. Surgery to close the hole is often done a few days after birth.
How do members experience congenital diaphragmatic hernia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with congenital diaphragmatic hernia*
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Top treatments taken by people for congenital diaphragmatic hernia*
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Who has congenital diaphragmatic hernia on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 9 |
Talk to people with congenital diaphragmatic hernia
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members say they have this condition