What is MYH associated polyposis?
MYH-associated polyposis is characterized as an inherited condition of the occurrence multiple adenomatous colon polyps. These polyps have a greater tendency to develop into colorectal cancer. MYH is the gene associated with this condition.
How do members experience MYH associated polyposis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with MYH associated polyposis*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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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 MYH associated polyposis*
Who has MYH associated polyposis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 4 |