What is protein losing enteropathy?
Protein-losing enteropathy is a condition characterized by loss of enteral proteins into the gastrointestinal tract. It can cause low blood protein, edema, and occasionally pleural or pericardial effusions. Protein-losing enteropathy is associated with diseases such as celiac disease.
How do members experience protein losing enteropathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with protein losing enteropathy*
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
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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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 protein losing enteropathy*
Who has protein losing enteropathy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 2 |