What is Milroy's disease?
Milroy's disease is a condition that involves the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system circulates a clear, colorless fluid made up of white blood cells that helps remove toxins, and waste. Milroy's disease is characterized as an impaired lymph system which can cause swelling (lymphedema).
How do members experience Milroy's disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Milroy's disease*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Fatigue
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 Milroy's disease*
Who has Milroy's disease on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 7 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 17 |