What is autoimmune neutropenia?
Autoimmune neutropenia is a condition where the body identifies the neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, as enemies and makes antibodies to destroy them. White blood cells are needed to help fight of infection and inflammation.
How do members experience autoimmune neutropenia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with autoimmune neutropenia*
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*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 autoimmune neutropenia*
Who has autoimmune neutropenia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 15 | |
| 50s | 14 | |
| 60s | 8 | |
| 70+ | 7 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 50 |