What is MYH associated polyposis?

MYH-associated polyposis is characterized as an inherited condition of the occurrence multiple adenomatous colon polyps. These polyps have a greater tendency to develop into colorectal cancer. MYH is the gene associated with this condition.

How do members experience MYH associated polyposis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with MYH associated polyposis*

*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 MYH associated polyposis*

Who has MYH associated polyposis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

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

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 4