What is hepatopulmonary syndrome?

Hepatopulmonary syndrome is a lung disorder that is induced by existing liver disease. It is due to a defect in oxygenation that results in low blood oxygen levels and shortness of breath.

How do members experience hepatopulmonary syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hepatopulmonary 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 hepatopulmonary syndrome*

Who has hepatopulmonary syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 1
40s 1
50s 6
60s 1
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 9