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Graft-Versus-Host Disease: What People Don’t See (Interactive Infographic)
Written by
Kelly Crumrin
Posted on February 20, 2025
There’s so much more to experiencing graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) than meets the eye. Below the surface, living with the condition can mean eye pain, mouth sores, and diarrhea. Developing GVHD may also lead to problems with the genitals or internal organs, symptoms outsiders couldn’t possibly be aware of.
On myGVHDteam, the site for those with GVHD, people discuss the chronic nature of the disease and its hidden symptoms.
This iceberg shows how the life-changing effects of GVHD aren’t always visible on the surface. Tap the blue buttons below to learn more about the symptoms of the condition.
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Hii, my name is Morne Benjamin, I have chronic GVHD of the skin, liver, mouth and eyes for 3 years now, I struggled with GVHD in the beginning stages but I found a way to live and adapt to it.