Alagille syndrome

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Alagille syndrome overview: What you need to know

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Alagille syndrome is a genetic disease that can cause a wide range of symptoms, typically including liver problems as well as heart issues and characteristic changes in the shape of the face.

Alagille syndrome treatment and management options

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A range of treatment options, including medications and surgical procedures, are available for managing Alagille syndrome symptoms and improving quality of life for patients

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Remembering to always pack my son’s meds was a hard lesson to learn

If there is one thing I think I’m pretty good at, it’s packing for a trip. I’m pretty efficient about choosing what to bring, making…

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My son reaches the pedals on his big boy bike, and shows me I can, too

I worry a lot about my son Finley, who was born with Alagille syndrome. At the start of his life, I worried about whether…

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With Alagille syndrome, summer fun comes with a summer caution

My sons Jackson and Finley love the summer, when their schedules ease up. They spend their days adventuring in the neighborhood and splashing around in…

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Through his column, Jay Sandstrom, whose son lives with Alagille syndrome, hopes to show that while being a caregiver for a child with a rare disease comes with its challenges, it also brings opportunities for celebration.

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