What is fibromuscular dysplasia?

Fibromuscular Dysplasia is an abnormal cluster of cells growing in the wall of the blood vessel. This cluster causes narrowing, restricting blood flow which can cause damage to the organs. It looks like a “string of beads” pattern caused by the alternating narrowing and enlarging of the artery.

How do members experience fibromuscular dysplasia?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with fibromuscular dysplasia*

*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 fibromuscular dysplasia*

Who has fibromuscular dysplasia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 0
40s 6
50s 17
60s 19
70+ 11

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 54