{"id":8,"date":"2026-09-23T23:51:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T23:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xlhwp.rath.phd\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-09-23T23:51:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T23:51:42","slug":"about-xlh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/xlhwp.rath.phd\/?page_id=8","title":{"rendered":"About XLH"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8a2b1b76 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2bf980eb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">X-Linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH) affects 1 in 20,000 people.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1.25rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The key characteristic of XLH is a low level of phosphorus in the blood, called hypophosphatemia. When a person is affected by XLH, their kidneys do not properly handle Vitamin D and phosphorus. This causes a variety of symptoms and disorders that usually affect bones and teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1.25rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Resources for Individuals with XLH<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xlhwp.rath.phd\/wp-content\/themes\/twentytwentyfour\/assets\/images\/building-exterior.webp\" alt=\"Building exterior in Toronto, Canada\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull 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style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d525a65d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-da384c3e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Doctor Database<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">This tool will help you find a provider that is knowledgeable about XLH.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-da384c3e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Transition Toolkit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Your guide to preparing for adult care, strengthening self-management skills, understanding disease progression, and planning for work, relationships, and long-term support with X-linked hypophosphatemia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-da384c3e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Community Guidebook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Created by Kyowa Kirin and the XLH Network for XLHers and their families, the XLH Community Guidebook provides education and tips to help you thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d525a65d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-da384c3e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Our Stories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Read stories from people with XLH.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-da384c3e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Newsletters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Read about XLH Camp, XLH Day<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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The key characteristic of XLH is a low level of phosphorus in the blood, called hypophosphatemia. When a person is affected by XLH, their kidneys do not properly handle Vitamin D and phosphorus. This causes a variety of symptoms and disorders that usually affect bones and teeth. 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