What is chronic idiopathic neutropenia?

Chronic Idiopathic Neutropenia (CIN) is characterized by abnormally low levels of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell. Individuals with CIN may experience more frequent infections, which is directly related to how low the white blood cell count is. Many patients need lifelong treatment.

How do members experience chronic idiopathic neutropenia?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with chronic idiopathic neutropenia*

*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 chronic idiopathic neutropenia*

Who has chronic idiopathic neutropenia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 8
30s 1
40s 7
50s 6
60s 4
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 23