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Niemann-Pick disease is an inherited condition involving lipid metabolism, which is the breakdown, transport, and use of fats and cholesterol in the body. Symptoms are related to the organs in which lipids accumulate.
How do members experience Niemann-Pick disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Niemann-Pick 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 Niemann-Pick disease*
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Niemann-Pick disease is an inherited condition involving lipid metabolism, which is the breakdown, transport, and use of fats and cholesterol in the body. Symptoms are related to the organs in which lipids accumulate.
Common symptoms reported by people with Niemann-Pick 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 Niemann-Pick disease
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Compare treatments taken by people with Niemann-Pick disease
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Got a question about living with Niemann-Pick disease? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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