What is Kikuchi disease?
Kikuchi disease is an uncommon and generally self-limited cause of infected lymph nodes (lymphadenitis) that usually resolves in several weeks to months.
How do members experience Kikuchi disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Kikuchi 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
Common symptom
Depressed mood
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 Kikuchi disease*
Who has Kikuchi disease on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 6 | |
| 30s | 9 | |
| 40s | 10 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 28 |