What is Fanconi syndrome?

Fanconi syndrome is a condition affecting the tubules in the kidneys in which substances usually absorbed into the bloodstream are released with the urine. It can be caused by genetic defects, Wilson's disease, certain medications, multiple myeloma, and others. Treatment depends on the condition.

How do members experience Fanconi syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Fanconi syndrome*

*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 Fanconi syndrome*

Who has Fanconi syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 3
40s 0
50s 1
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 4