Fabry disease

Fabry disease is an inherited disorder that results from the buildup of a particular type of fat, called globotriaosylceramide, in the body's cells.

With disorder characters beginning in childhood, complications may include life-threatening kidney damage, heart attack and stroke. Symptoms include pain in hands and feet, dark red spots on skin, decreased ability to sweat, corneal opacity, ear ringing, gastrointestinal problems.