What is diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis?

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is the hardening (calcification) of ligaments in areas where they attach to your spine. Symptoms include back stiffness, pain, decreased range of motion, difficulty swallowing or hoarse voice.

How do members experience diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis*

*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 diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis*

Who has diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 2
40s 11
50s 20
60s 34
70+ 26

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 45
Female 48