What is X-linked hypophosphatemia?
X linked hypophosphatemia is a disorder of low levels of phosphate in the blood. Phosphate is an essential mineral for formation of bones and teeth and helps with bone strength. This is a gene mutation in the PHEX gene.
How do members experience X-linked hypophosphatemia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with X-linked hypophosphatemia*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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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 X-linked hypophosphatemia*
Who has X-linked hypophosphatemia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 11 |