Abetalipoproteinemia Treatments WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Abetalipoproteinemia Treatments
Treatment for abetalipoproteinemia consists of dieting, vitamin supplementation, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.1 Abetalipoproteinemia, also known as Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome, is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that interferes with fat absorption and production in the body. Blindness, mental deterioration, and ataxia are possible complications that may occur from this condition.2
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- Vitamin supplementation includes adding fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, and K) and linoleic acid.2
- Dietary restrictions include eliminating long-chain triglycerides, limiting fat intake to 5 to 20 grams per day, using skim milk, and reducing meat consumption to less than five ounces daily.2
- Continual monitoring and treatment is provides by a neurologist, dietitian, physical therapist, and occupational therapist to treat symptoms.3
- Abetalipoproteinemia is more common in boys than girls (approximately seventy percent of the time) and is usually diagnosed in infancy.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Wikipedia: Abetalipoproteinemia: Treatment
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Bassen-Kornzweig Syndrome: Treatment
- ↑ Thomas Gale (via Healthline): Bassen-Kornzweig Syndrome: Treatment
- ↑ About.com: Abetalipoproteinemia: How is it Treated?
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: Carolyn DeLucas
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Abetalipoproteinemia Treatment, Treatment For Abetalipoproteinemia, Abetalipoproteinemia and Treatment, Treatment and Abetalipoproteinemia
- Last update: Aug. 23, 2009
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