Niemann-pick types a/b
Treatment
Is there treatment for Niemann-Pick disease (SMPD1-associated) type A?
There is no cure for Niemann-Pick disease type A. However, there are some ways to treat the symptoms of the condition, including:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Feeding tube
- Sedatives (if having trouble sleeping)
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Is there treatment for Niemann-Pick disease (SMPD1-associated) type B?
Is there treatment for Niemann-Pick disease (SMPD1-associated) type B?
There is no cure for Niemann-Pick disease type B. However, there are some ways to treat the symptoms of the condition, including:
- Blood transfusion (to increase the number of platelets)
- Oxygen therapy
- Medicines to lower levels of fat in the blood
- Ensure the patient is getting enough calories
