Hypobetalipoproteinemia
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What is hypobetalipoproteinemia?
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
Treatments taken by people with hypobetalipoproteinemia
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Compare treatments taken by people with hypobetalipoproteinemia
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Who has hypobetalipoproteinemia on PatientsLikeMe?
- 6 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 3 say hypobetalipoproteinemia is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 0 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 1 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 6 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 1 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |
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