Table 5 Medical comorbidities identified from clinical interviews and medical record reviews (n = 32)
Medical comorbidity | N | % | Estimated frequency from previous reports[50] |
|---|---|---|---|
Increased pain tolerance | 28 | 88 | >50% |
Hypotonia | 24 | 75 | >75% |
Recurring upper respiratory tract infections | 17 | 53 | Â |
Gastroesophageal reflux | 14 | 44 | >25% |
Sleep disturbance | 13 | 41 | Â |
Seizures (febrile and/or non-febrile) | 13 | 41 | >25% |
Constipation and/or diarrhea | 12 | 38 | Â |
Renal abnormalities | 12 | 38 | >25% |
Lymphedema | 7 | 22 | >25% |
Seasonal allergies | 6 | 19 | Â |
Food allergies | 5 | 16 | Â |
Asthma | 3 | 9 | Â |
Strabismus | 2 | 6 | >25% |
Cardiac abnormalities | 1 | 3 | >25% |
Hypothyroidism | 1 | 3 | 5% |
Hypertrichosis | 1 | 3 | Â |
Vitiligo | 1 | 3 | Â |