What is hereditary spherocytosis?
Hereditary spherocytosis is a type of anemia (low number of red blood cells). The red blood cells have an abnormal membrane shaped like spheres and can prematurely breakdown.
How do members experience hereditary spherocytosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hereditary spherocytosis*
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Fatigue
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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.
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Who has hereditary spherocytosis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 10 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 25 |
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