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How can some lipidoses disorders be controlled?
Some lipidoses disorders can be controlled with changes in the diet, medications, or enzyme supplements.
What has the author Arthur Sawitsky written?
Arthur Sawitsky has written: 'Reticuloendothelial disorders: the lipidoses' -- subject(s): Lipidoses
What does the body fail to produce in most cases of lipidoses?
In most cases of lipidoses, the body does not produce a certain enzyme or chemical.
How can the defective gene causing lipidoses be identified?
Genetic testing can be used, in some cases, to identify the defective gene causing lipidoses.
Lipidoses disorders pose what serious risks?
Some lipidoses disorders may cause death in childhood or contribute to a shortened life expectancy.
When do lipidoses disorders appear?
Some lipidoses disorders become apparent shortly after the infant is born; in others, symptoms may not develop until adulthood.
What is missing from the systems of people with lipidoses?
People with lipidoses are born without the genetic codes needed to tell their bodies how to complete a particular part of the fat digestion process.
What factor is important in diagnosing lipidoess?
For most of the lipidoses, diagnosis is suspected based on the symptoms and family history.
What lab tests can confirm a lipidoess diagnosis?
Blood tests, urine tests, and tissue tests can be used to confirm a diagnosis of lipidoses.
How can Wolman's disease be prevented?
Couples who have family histories of genetic defects can undergo genetic testing and counseling to see if they are at risk for having a child with one of the lipidoses disorders.
