What is posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome?
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is characterized by neurological disturbances, e.g. headache, altered mental status, visual disturbances, and seizures along with radiological and imaging studies that typically include swelling of the brain (edema of the posterior cerebral regions).
How do members experience posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome*
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Top treatments taken by people for posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome*
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Who has posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 11 | |
| 70+ | 9 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 26 |
Talk to people with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
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