What is hypogammaglobulinemia?
Hypogammaglobulinemia is an immune disorder characterized by a reduction in all types of gamma globulins, including antibodies that help fight infection. It may be congenital (present at birth), related to medication; it may be due to a kidney or gastrointestinal condition, cancer or severe burns.
How do members experience hypogammaglobulinemia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hypogammaglobulinemia*
*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 hypogammaglobulinemia*
*Data from patients with hypogammaglobulinemia, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with hypogammaglobulinemia*
*Data from patients with hypogammaglobulinemia, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has hypogammaglobulinemia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 17 | |
| 20s | 22 | |
| 30s | 34 | |
| 40s | 75 | |
| 50s | 164 | |
| 60s | 221 | |
| 70+ | 132 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 103 | |
| Female | 555 |