What is inherited pressure palsy neuropathy?
Hereditary Neuropathy with liability to Pressure Palsies or HNPP is a slowly progressive, hereditary, neuromuscular disorder which makes an individual very susceptible to nerve injury from pressure, stretch or repetitive use. When injured, the nerves demyelinate or lose their insulating covering.
How do members experience inherited pressure palsy neuropathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with inherited pressure palsy neuropathy*
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Top treatments taken by people for inherited pressure palsy neuropathy*
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Who has inherited pressure palsy neuropathy on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 15 | |
| 50s | 15 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 7 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | |
| Female | 35 |
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