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Neonatal metabolic complications
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Gaucher disease

Gaucher disease

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An condition in which fatty substances build up in certain organs, particularly the spleen and liver.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Genetic disease • Hereditary lysosomal storage diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very rare
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Common

Symptoms

Abdominal pain
Fatigue
Bruising
Severe abdominal pain
Eye movement problem
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Gaucher disease
Zavesca
Imiglucerase
Miglustat
Vpriv
Elelyso
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Risk factors

Personal

Ashkenazi

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