What is ketosis?
Ketosis is a metabolic state whereby the body burns its own fat for fuel. Normally the body burns carbohydrates for fuel. Ketosis may lead to other health problems such as kidney failure, osteoporosis and kidney stones.
How do members experience ketosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with ketosis*
Common symptoms
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Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
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Common symptom
Stress
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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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 ketosis*
Who has ketosis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 3 |