April 30, 2025
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Hi everyone,April is Fabry Disease Awareness Month, and we're celebrating by sharing Fabry facts every weekday.Did you know our fact of the day?Children with classic Fabry disease have experienced symptoms before reaching their first birthday.The MOPPet study looked at early symptoms of Fabry disease in very young children. They found that the average age of first symptoms in children with classic Fabry disease is 23 months. Several families reported that their child experienced symptoms within their first year of life. Common symptoms include: bloating, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, burning pain in feet, “hot feet”, chronic pain, reduced sweating, and heat/cold intolerance.Reference:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39669636/Contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at 800-651-9131.The NFDF Team (Jerry, Casey, and Hannah)
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Dr. Bushra Afroze: A pioneer in genetic and metabolic disorders in Pakistan, driving research, advocacy, and patient care for Fabry Disease and other rare conditions to improve lives and healthcare accessibility #FabryHero
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