What is trimethylaminuria?
Trimethylaminuria is a metabolic disorder, the body is unable to break down trimethylamine, a compound derived from the diet that has a strong odor of rotting fish. Trimethylamine is released in sweat, urine, reproductive fluids, and breath, giving off a strong fishy odor.
How do members experience trimethylaminuria?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with trimethylaminuria*
*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 trimethylaminuria*
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Who has trimethylaminuria on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 9 | |
| 30s | 10 | |
| 40s | 16 | |
| 50s | 10 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | |
| Female | 46 |
Talk to people with trimethylaminuria
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