What is transverse deficiency upper limb (left)?
Transverse deficiency of the upper limb is a congenital condition. All elements of the upper limb beyond a certain level are absent, and the limb resembles an amputation stump. Amniotic bands are the most common cause; the degree of deficiency varies based on the location of the band.
How do members experience transverse deficiency upper limb (left)?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with transverse deficiency upper limb (left)*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
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Common symptom
Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
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 transverse deficiency upper limb (left)*
Who has transverse deficiency upper limb (left) on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 2 |
