How do I know if I have a gene for a lipid storage disorder?

Doctors have not identified all the exact genes responsible for lipid storage disorders. They can help determine the probability of one of the genes responsible getting passed to or affecting a child of someone who has it. Also, some kinds of lipid storage disorders run within specific ethnic groups, and this increases the likelihood of the gene being present. If you think you might have a gene responsible for lipid storage disorders, you should speak with your doctor about the risks of passing it to your children.