Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ic

Introduction: Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ic

Description of Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ic

Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ic (medical condition): Type Ic 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 inhibited lipoprotein lipase activity. Lipoprotein lipase is responsible for lowering lipoprotein levels. Cholesterol levels are usually normal and the risk of heart disease is low.

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Type Ic Hyperlipoproteinemia:
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Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ic as a Disease

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

Symptoms of Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ic (Type Ic Hyperlipoproteinemia)

Some of the symptoms of Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ic 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 Ic (Type Ic Hyperlipoproteinemia)

Treatments for Hyperlipoproteinemia, type Ic (Type Ic Hyperlipoproteinemia)

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

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

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

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