Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV (Elevated VLDL)

Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV (Elevated VLDL) – General Information

Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV (Elevated VLDL) – Symptoms

Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV (Elevated VLDL) – Treatment

After Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV (Elevated VLDL) is diagnosed, the secondary causes should be determined and controlled. Usually, if the triglyceride level in the patient’s blood is below 500 mg/dL doctors should administrate a treatment trial with triglyceride lowering medications, applied only after the secondary causes have been controlled. It is very important to have in mind that obesity, sedentary lifestyle, diet rich in fat, and consumption of large amounts of refined carbohydrates should not be underestimated as causes of severe cases of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV (Elevated VLDL). As another treatment option, a program of progressive aerobic and toning exercise, weight loss, and dietary management can easily lower the level of triglyceride in the patient’s blood, and in some cases, it can normalize it. During the patient’s pregnancy, severe cases of the disease can lead to the appearance of a complication, called pancreatitis. In most cases, a low fat diet can be enough to control the levels of triglycerides and prevent pancreatitis. Also considered a treatment option, which is used in persistent cases, the intermittent and continuous total parental nutrition can be used to treat Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV (Elevated VLDL).

This disease is considered a type of hereditary medical disorder which produces certain different lipid abnormalities that presents different risks. This disease is similar to another disorder called hypothyroidism. Generally, the levels of cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides are measured by performing a blood test. In most cases, a person has to wait 12 hours without eating anything because by consuming food, the levels of triglyceride in the blood can increase. The doctor can also perform some special blood tests to identify the exact cause and of what medical condition is the patient suffering from - they are usually made when the lipid levels in the blood are very high. Scientists recommend a limited consumption of calories from fat, as applying a fat free diet can cure Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV (Elevated VLDL). There is another fact that must be taken in consideration about fats, and that is the type of fats that the individual is consuming. Generally, fats are classified in saturated, polyunsaturated, or monounsaturated. The saturated type of fats can increase the levels of cholesterol more than the other types. They also can provide 8% of the whole calories that are consumed each day. The polyunsaturated type of fat includes omega-3 fats and omega-6 fats and the monounsaturated fats act by decreasing the levels of triglycerides and VLDL cholesterol in the patient’s blood. The largest quantities of saturated fats can be found in meats, eggs, dairy products, nuts, and coconuts. There are several vegetable oils which can have in their composition certain amounts of saturated fats. In most cases, the treatment for this type of medical condition is applied to lose weight, if the individual is overweight. If the patient is smoking he should quit. Physicians also recommend patients with Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV (Elevated VLDL) to decrease the quantity of fat and cholesterol in their diet, to increase their physical activity, and to follow a treatment with a lipid lowering medicine.