Comment: | The Gauchers Association was formed in 1991 to meet the needs of those suffering from Gaucher disease. Its members are mainly in the UK and Ireland. The Association aims to:
+ provide information about Gaucher disease to keep families and medical advisors up to date with latest developments;
+ encourage the availability of treatment including enzyme replacement therapy;
+ keep families in touch for support;
+ actively encourage medical research.
They also produce a newsletter, Gauchers News, twice a year.
Gaucher disease is an inherited, enzyme deficiency, disorder. Symptoms range from mild to severe and can appear at any time, from infancy to old age. These Gaucher symptoms may include anaemia, fatigue, easy bruising and a tendency to bleed. An enlarged spleen and liver may also occur, as well as bone pain, degeneration and fractures.
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