GAUCHERS ASSOCIATION

Gaucher Disease Contents Page

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. We aim to:

Provide information about Gaucher disease and keep families and medical advisers up to date with latest developments.
Encourage the availability of treatment including enzyme replacement therapy.
Keep families in touch for support.
Compile a register of those affected by Gaucher disease, which will help assess the prevalance and distribution of affected families.
Actively encourage medical research.

Gauchers Association is registered as a charity in the United Kingdom. Number 1095657.

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 symptons may include anaemia, fatigue, easy bruising and a tendency to bleed. An enlarged spleen and liver may also occur in Gaucher disease as well as bone pain, degeneration and fractures.

The most common form of Gaucher disease (Type 1) affects 1 in 100,000 of the general population although it is estimated that not all those who have Gaucher disease will show symptoms. In the rarer Type 2 and Type 3 Gaucher disease, neurological problems will occur.

DISCLAIMER
Please note that anyone who suffers from Gaucher's Disease or thinks they suffer from it should consult a physician who is experienced with dealing with the condition. The information included on these pages is intended to be useful to patients and physicians but it is no substitute for skilled medical advice. The same caveat applies to any pages to which this site is linked.

Or write to:
Gauchers Association
3 Bull Pitch
Dursley
Gloucestershire GL11 4NG
UK

Tel: 01453 549 231
Tel from outside the UK: +44 1453 549 231
The World Wide Web references for Gauchers Association is www.gaucher.org.uk.

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