Milroy's disease
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What is Milroy's disease?
Milroy's disease is a condition that involves the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system circulates a clear, colorless fluid made up of white blood cells that helps remove toxins, and waste. Milroy's disease is characterized as an impaired lymph system which can cause swelling (lymphedema).
Common symptoms reported by people with Milroy's disease
Treatments taken by people for Milroy's disease
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Compare treatments taken by people with Milroy's disease
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Who has Milroy's disease on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 15 say Milroy's disease is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 0 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 0 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 15 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 2 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |