Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency
Alternate Names : Familial Chylomicronemia, Type I Hyperlipoproteinemia
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Treatment
Treatment is intended to control the symptoms and blood triglyceride levels with a very low fat diet. Fat intake usually must be less than 20 grams per day to keep the symptoms from coming back.
Twenty grams of fat is equivalent to one of the following:
- two 8-ounce glasses of whole milk
- 4 teaspoons of margarine
- 4-ounce serving of meat
The average American diet has an average fat content of up to 45% of total calories. Fat-soluble Vitamins A, D, E, and K and mineral supplements are recommended. Dietary counseling can be helpful for patients trying to stick to a strict diet and maintain adequate calorie and nutrient intake. Pancreatitis responds to conventional treatments for that disorder.
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