What is Niemann-Pick Type C?
Niemann-Pick disease type C is an inherited condition that may affect individuals before birth or may it become evident in adulthood. It is characterized as a mutation of either the NPC1 or NPC2 genes. Some characteristics include neurological and liver involvement.
How do members experience Niemann-Pick Type C?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Niemann-Pick Type C*
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for Niemann-Pick Type C*
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Who has Niemann-Pick Type C on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 1 |
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