What is Erb's palsy?
Erb palsy is a type of brachial plexus birth palsy. It is a paralysis of the upper extremity due to an injury to the nerves that control movement and sensation to the upper extremity occurring at the time of birth.
How do members experience Erb's palsy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Erb's palsy*
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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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.
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Top treatments taken by people for Erb's palsy*
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Who has Erb's palsy on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 4 |
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