What is Breast implant illness?
Breast implant illness (BII) is a collection of symptoms that may be related to breast implants. Though the exact cause isn't known, BII may be related to autoimmune or inflammatory responses. Common symptoms include fatigue, joint pain, brain fog and rash.
How do members experience Breast implant illness?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Breast implant illness*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Breast enlargement
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Breast soreness
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Breast tenderness
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Breathing difficulty
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Chest tightness
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*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 Breast implant illness*
Who has Breast implant illness on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 8 |