The doctor would later confirm that she had Gaucher disease. Gaucher disease is brought about by a malfunctioning enzyme, leading to a build-up of certain fatty substances in certain organs, particularly spleen and liver. The disease is especially common among the Ashkenazi (Eastern European) Jewish peopleThere are two types of Gaucher disease; Type I and Type II. Type I, also known as the nonneuronopathic, is the most common type among Gaucher patients. “Gaucher disease also affects the cells responsible for clotting, which can cause easy bruising and nosebleeds.

Source: Standard Digital October 26, 2020 06:01 UTC