What is IgG4-related systemic disease?
IgG4-related systemic disease is a recently recognized systemic syndrome; it may be referred to by other names such as Hyper IgG4 Disease. The condition is characterized by an increase in IgG4-positive plasma cells in the affected tissues affecting organs throughout the body.
How do members experience IgG4-related systemic disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with IgG4-related systemic disease*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
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 IgG4-related systemic disease*
Who has IgG4-related systemic disease on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 18 | |
| 60s | 16 | |
| 70+ | 15 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 24 | |
| Female | 33 |