What is situs inversus?
Situs inversus is a condition present from birth in which the major body organs are a mirror image of typical placement. For example, the heart is on the right and the liver and spleen are on the left. Usually, the individual does not experience any adverse effects.
How do members experience situs inversus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with situs inversus*
Common symptoms
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Stress
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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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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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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 situs inversus*
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Who has situs inversus on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 7 |
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