What is multiple endocrine neoplasia?
Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) are inherited (familial) tumor syndromes with various involvement of endocrine and nonendocrine organs such as the thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, skin, and pancreas. Treatment options will vary based on the presentation of the condition.
How do members experience multiple endocrine neoplasia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with multiple endocrine neoplasia*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
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Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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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 multiple endocrine neoplasia*
Who has multiple endocrine neoplasia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 15 |