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Fabry disease is a rare genetic disorder that causes a lack of or decreased amount of alpha-galactosidase-A, an enzyme that is needed for the body to break down a specific type of fat. As a result, this fat can accumulate throughout the body which can lead to complications with many organs.
How do members experience Fabry's disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Fabry's disease*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Fabry's disease*
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Fabry disease is a rare genetic disorder that causes a lack of or decreased amount of alpha-galactosidase-A, an enzyme that is needed for the body to break down a specific type of fat. As a result, this fat can accumulate throughout the body which can lead to complications with many organs.
Common symptoms reported by people with Fabry's disease
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for Fabry's disease
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Compare treatments taken by people with Fabry's disease
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have Fabry's disease through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with Fabry's disease? Members in the forum might have the answers.