What is hypophosphatasia?

Hypophosphatasia is a metabolic bone condition, in which calcium and phosphorus are deposited in developing bones and teeth. Some symptoms include, loss of teeth, skeletal deformities, and short stature.

How do members experience hypophosphatasia?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hypophosphatasia*

*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 hypophosphatasia*

Who has hypophosphatasia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 3
30s 6
40s 7
50s 2
60s 5
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 3
Female 24