Treatment
A completely fat-free diet is required.
Prognosis (Expectations)
Symptoms tend to be dramatically reduced when patients adhere to a fat-free diet.
Complications
When untreated, the excess chylomicrons may lead to bouts of pancreatitis, which can be extremely painful. There seems to be no increased risk for atherosclerotic heart disease.
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Call your health care provider if you have any of the symptoms associated with this syndrome and you have not had your blood triglyceride levels measured, or if you are due for a routine physical examination.
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Chylomicronemia syndrome : Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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Chylomicronemia syndrome : Symptoms & Signs, Diagnosis & Tests
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Chylomicronemia syndrome : Treatment
Review Date : 1/23/2008
Reviewed By : Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
