What is pseudocholinesterase deficiency?
Pseudocholinesterase deficiency is an inherited enzyme abnormality that results in sensitivity to certain anesthesia meds, e.g. muscle relaxant drugs.
How do members experience pseudocholinesterase deficiency?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pseudocholinesterase deficiency*
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*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 pseudocholinesterase deficiency*
Who has pseudocholinesterase deficiency on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 12 |