What is congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia refers to a group of inherited disorders of the adrenal gland. It can affect both boys and girls. People with congenital adrenal hyperplasia lack an enzyme needed by the adrenal gland to make the hormones cortisol and aldosterone.
How do members experience congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia*
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Pain
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Depressed 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 congenital adrenal hyperplasia*
Who has congenital adrenal hyperplasia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 19 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 14 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 7 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | |
| Female | 58 |