The juvenile form begins later in childhood, often the teens, and causes spleen, bone marrow, and CNS damage. There is no specific treatment for Gaucher syndrome, although experimental treatments are being tested. Call your health care provider if you have, or there is a history of Gaucher disease or a history of it in your family, and you are considering having children. If you have or your child has the disease and begin to show symptoms or complications, call your health care provider. Prevention Genetic counseling is recommended for prospective parents with a family history of Gaucher syndrome.
People can also be carriers without having a family history of the disease.
Testing can determine if parents carry the gene that could pass on Gaucher syndrome. A prenatal test can also tell if the fetus has Gaucher syndrome. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.