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 |
|
| Gastroesophageal reflux |
14 |
44 |
>25% |
| Sleep disturbance |
13 |
41 |
|
| Seizures (febrile and/or non-febrile) |
13 |
41 |
>25% |
| Constipation and/or diarrhea |
12 |
38 |
|
| Renal abnormalities |
12 |
38 |
>25% |
| Lymphedema |
7 |
22 |
>25% |
| Seasonal allergies |
6 |
19 |
|
| Food allergies |
5 |
16 |
|
| Asthma |
3 |
9 |
|
| Strabismus |
2 |
6 |
>25% |
| Cardiac abnormalities |
1 |
3 |
>25% |
| Hypothyroidism |
1 |
3 |
5% |
| Hypertrichosis |
1 |
3 |
|
| Vitiligo | 1 | 3 |