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Fast Fabry facts

  • Fabry is a genetic condition that can be passed down the generations of a family
  • The seriousness of Fabry varies, some people experience no symptoms while others develop life-threatening complications
  • Fabry can affect most parts of the body creating a wide variety of symptoms
  • Even people in the same family can have different symptom types and severities, as well as be different ages when the symptoms start
  • Fabry is a rare disease – many people won’t have heard of it
  • Fabry can be difficult to diagnose based on the symptoms alone
  • You can check for Fabry using a genetic test, usually on a cheek swab, blood or other tissue sample
  • Fabry is progressive and it can get worse over time

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Your family & Fabry

Welcome.

This website is to help individuals who have family members with a Fabry disease diagnosis understand what this may mean for them. Fabry is a genetic condition that can be passed down the generations of a family, meaning if one person in a family is diagnosed with Fabry, others may also have the disease.

This website is designed to help you learn more about Fabry, why you might be at risk, and what to do next if you want to know more.

What is Fabry disease?
What causes Fabry?
How is Fabry passed down in families?
Next steps: How to find out if you have Fabry
Fast Fabry facts

If you choose not to find out if you have Fabry disease, it’s important to let your healthcare team know that Fabry is in your family. If you have any Fabry-related health issues, this could prompt a diagnosis