What is hyperlipoproteinemia type I?

Hyperlipoproteinemia type I is a rare inherited condition caused by lipoprotein lipase (LPL) deficiency that results in the impairment of the breakdown of fat. With LPL deficiency, triglycerides accumulate and may lead to other conditions, e.g. enlarged spleen/liver, pancreatitis, and skin lesions.

How do members experience hyperlipoproteinemia type I?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hyperlipoproteinemia type I*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for hyperlipoproteinemia type I*

Who has hyperlipoproteinemia type I on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 3
30s 1
40s 4
50s 1
60s 5
70+ 6

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 6
Female 14