Sitosterolemi

Monday, April 13, 2009 Labels: 0 comments


DEFINITIONS

Sitosterolemi is a rare hereditary disease that occurs, where the fat comes from fruits and vegetables piled in the blood and tissues.

SYMPTOMS

Accumulation of fat leads to:
- Atherosclerosis
- Red blood cell abnormalities
- Deposition of fat on tendon (xantoma).

TREATMENT

Reduce intake of foods rich in plant fats (such as vegetable oil) and consume kolestiramin resin.

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