Common hereditary lysosomal storage diseases

Patient support organisations provide valuable support and literature.

• Fabry Support & Information Group Opens in new window

• National Gaucher Foundation Opens in new window

• International Pompe Association Opens in new window

• National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association Opens in new window

• National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation Opens in new window

Lysosomal storage diseases are generally rare; patients will meet many physicians and carers during the course of their journey who may know less about the condition than the patient. Patients should be prepared to guide them to sources of consultant advice.