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Hypobetalipoproteinemia is a rare condition characterized by low levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. It causes problems with the body's ability to absorb and transport fats, which can lead to conditions like fatty liver disease. Treatment includes dietary changes and added vitamins.
How do members experience hypobetalipoproteinemia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hypobetalipoproteinemia*
*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 hypobetalipoproteinemia*
Who has hypobetalipoproteinemia on PatientsLikeMe?
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Hypobetalipoproteinemia is a rare condition characterized by low levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. It causes problems with the body's ability to absorb and transport fats, which can lead to conditions like fatty liver disease. Treatment includes dietary changes and added vitamins.
Common symptoms reported by people with hypobetalipoproteinemia
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.
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Treatments taken by people for hypobetalipoproteinemia
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Compare treatments taken by people with hypobetalipoproteinemia
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Who has hypobetalipoproteinemia on PatientsLikeMe?
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new patients joined this month
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say hypobetalipoproteinemia is their primary condition
These charts show data from hypobetalipoproteinemia patients who have completed their condition history
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Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have hypobetalipoproteinemia through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with hypobetalipoproteinemia? Members in the forum might have the answers.