What is IgA deficiency?
Selective IgA Deficiency is decreased or absent IgA immunoglobulins in the blood serum and secretions. It is one of the most common primary immunodeficiency diseases.
How do members experience IgA deficiency?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with IgA deficiency*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious 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 IgA deficiency*
Who has IgA deficiency on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 17 | |
| 40s | 31 | |
| 50s | 24 | |
| 60s | 20 | |
| 70+ | 9 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 18 | |
| Female | 92 |