Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ia

Introduction: Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ia

Description of Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ia

Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ia (medical condition): Type Ia Hyperlipoproteinemia is a rare inherited condition characterized by high levels of chylomicrons (a type of lipoprotein) in the blood. This condition is the result of low levels of lipoprotein lipase which is responsible for lowering lipoprotein levels. Cholesterol levels are usually normal and the risk of heart disease is low.

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Type Ia Hyperlipoproteinemia:
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Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ia as a Disease

Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ia: Another name for Type Ia Hyperlipoproteinemia (or close medical condition association).
  »Introduction: Type Ia Hyperlipoproteinemia
  »Symptoms of Type Ia Hyperlipoproteinemia
  »Treatments for Type Ia Hyperlipoproteinemia

Symptoms of Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ia (Type Ia Hyperlipoproteinemia)

Some of the symptoms of Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ia incude:

• Asymptomatic in early stages
• Sporadic abdominal pain - can start during infancy
• Xanthoma
• High chylomicron level in blood
• Yellowish patches around eyelids

See full list of 18 symptoms of Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ia (Type Ia Hyperlipoproteinemia)

Treatments for Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ia (Type Ia Hyperlipoproteinemia)

Treatments for Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ia (Type Ia Hyperlipoproteinemia) include:

• Dietary changes in the form of a very low-fat diet is the most effective treatment for Type Ia Hyperlipoproteinemia

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Treatment of Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ia: For more treatment information about Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ia, see treatment of Type Ia Hyperlipoproteinemia (Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ia)

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