What is periventricular leukomalacia?
Periventricular leukomalacia is a condition characterized as damage to the white matter of the brain, specifically around fluid-filled areas called ventricles. The damage to the brain can cause motor disorders, delayed mental development, coordination problems, and vision and hearing impairments.
How do members experience periventricular leukomalacia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with periventricular leukomalacia*
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Anxious mood
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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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.
Top treatments taken by people for periventricular leukomalacia*
Who has periventricular leukomalacia on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 4 | |
20s | 1 | |
30s | 0 | |
40s | 0 | |
50s | 0 | |
60s | 0 | |
70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 1 | |
Female | 4 |