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Topic: General information about Fabry Disease

1. If I have Fabry disease, should I be on a special diet? A "renal diet ' diet is recommended for individuals with proteinuria and renal failure. A nutritionist should supervise a low-protein and low-sodium diet. Individuals should avoid factors that cause symptoms. For example, adequate hydration prior to any physical activity and avoidance to exposure to extreme temperatures are recommended to avoid pain." "Individuals with abdominal (GI problems) symptoms often benefit from a change in eating habits that includes frequent small meals." Please consult your doctor for medical guidance to meet your specific needs. The information in the first statement above is based on the online journal article "Fabry disease" in eMedicine. The article is authored by Dr. Maryam Banikazemi and others. The information in the second paragraph is based on the Genetics in Medicine journal article titled "Fabry disease: Guidelines for the evaluation and management of multi-organ system involvement by Dr. Christine Eng and others.