What is congenital asplenia?
Congenital asplenia occurs when one is born with the absence of spleen function. The spleen in individuals with asplenia is either absent or does not develop completely. As the spleen is part of the immune system in the body, reduced functionality can increase the risk of infection.
How do members experience congenital asplenia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with congenital asplenia*
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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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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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.
Top treatments taken by people for congenital asplenia*
Who has congenital asplenia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 7 |