What is light chain deposit disease?

Light chain disease is characterized by an excess buildup of immunoglobulin light chains in the tissues and organs. Immunoglobulins are a specific type of protein; a build of proteins within tissues and organs can cause swelling and damage.

How do members experience light chain deposit disease?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with light chain deposit disease*

*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 light chain deposit disease*

Who has light chain deposit disease on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 1
40s 0
50s 4
60s 5
70+ 4

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 7
Female 7