Neiman-Pick Disease Quiz

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Caroline M. Doan

Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal medicine)

Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.

Yoshinori Abe

Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)

Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.

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People with these symptoms also use Ubie's symptom checker to find possible causes

  • Have difficulty breathing

  • Breathing abnormally with skin getting "sucked in" above the collarbone and between the ribs

  • Breathing is difficult when lying down, breathing is easy when raising the upper body

  • Allergic reaction after eating/touching something I have a known allergy to

  • Having difficulty breathing, using shoulders and muscles to breathe

  • Breathlessness happens or gets worse when the air is cold

  • Air feels trapped in my lungs and I can't breathe it out

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Learn more about Neiman-Pick disease

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is Neiman-Pick disease?

Niemann-Pick disease is a rare genetic disease that affects the ability of the body to break down fat (cholesterol and lipids) within cells, causing these cells to malfunction and eventually die. The brain, nerves, liver, spleen, bone marrow, and, in severe cases, the lungs, can all be affected by Niemann-Pick disease.

Symptoms of Neiman-Pick disease

  • Feeling breathless

  • Thinned skin that is easily bruised

  • Weakness in arms or legs

  • Child refuses to eat

  • Stomach feels bloated

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Falling frequently

  • Uncontrollable movements

Questions your doctor may ask to check for Neiman-Pick disease

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose Neiman-Pick disease

  • Are you breathless or having hard time breathing?

  • Do you bruise more easily or have thinner skin than before?

  • Do you feel any weakness in your arms or legs?

  • Does your child refuse to feed or has problems feeding?

  • Do you feel that your abdomen (stomach) is bloated or has a lot of gas?

Treatment for Neiman-Pick disease

There is no cure for Niemann-Pick disease. There are different types of Niemann-Pick disease. No effective treatment is available for type A or B. For people with mild to moderate type C, an enzyme inhibitor drug may be an option. Physical therapy is an important part of treatment to help maintain mobility.

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Reviewed By:

Caroline M. Doan

Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal medicine)

Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.

Yoshinori Abe

Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)

Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.

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