What is spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda?
Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda is a genetic condition that impairs bone growth of the spine and the ends of long bones in the arms and legs. It occurs almost exclusively in males and appears later in childhood, typically between ages 6 and 10.
How do members experience spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda*
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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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 spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda*
Who has spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 5 |