Hypertriglyceridemia

Question: hypertriglyceridemia? Why would you primarily limit your carb intake vs. fat intake as treatment for hypertriglyceridemia?

Answer: Excess carbohydrate is converted to triglycerides in the body.

Question: What medications treat hypertriglyceridemia? specific brands please

Answer: Fish oil works as well or better than any drug - see Miracle Cures by Jean Carper. I have seen this work in people I recommended it to. I am a pharmacist.

Question: How do you bring down very high levels of blood serum triglyceride, without medication? The problem referred to is familial hypertriglyceridemia and mixed hyperlipidemia.

Answer: EXERCISE AND WEIGHT LOSS ALONG WITH A LOW CHOLESTEROL DIET. IF THIS DOESN'T WORK THEN MEDICATION WILL BE NECESSARY

Question: What is the difference between azotemia and uremia? ? I'm confused about uremia and azotemia. Is there a difference?And lastly Why do hypertriglyceridemia happens in Chronic Renal Failure?

Answer: Uremia is urine and waste products being retained in the blood, Azotemia is the secretion of Nitrogen-Containing Compounds in the blood that are usually filtered by the kidneys. Uremia is just a basic term used for renal failure, while Azotemia is more specific. And I'm not sure why hypertriglyceridemia happens in Chronic Renal Failure, it is usually associated more with Atherosclerosis

Question: Omacor: Is it available in Canada? Omacor® is a new medication that consists of a high concentration of highly purified omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in November 2004, this new drug is used to treat hypertriglyceridemia and is meant to serve as an adjunctive therapy in addition to healthy eating habits, and the control of heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol levels. Hypertriglyceridemia is a condition in which triglyceride levels exceed 500 mg/dL and could be a precursor to serious heart disease if not properly addressed. This medication, which is manufactured by Pronova Biocare and Reliant Pharmaceuticals, was released on the US market in the fall of 2005.

Answer: Yes it is available in Canada, this small article will help you out: Once-Daily Mesalamine Suppository (Canasa 1 g) for Ulcerative Proctitis On Nov. 9, the FDA approved a 1-g dose for mesalamine suppositories (Canasa, made by Axcan Pharma, Inc.) for the once-daily treatment of ulcerative proctitis. According to a company news release, the once-daily formulation is expected to increase convenience of use and compliance in patients using this rectal therapy. The product is approved for use in Canada, where it is marketed as Salofalk. Reviewed by Gary D. Vogin, MD

Question: weight loss for minpin? my little minpin has trouble with Hypertriglyceridemia?? I have read online that fish oil can help with this? does anyone have any experience trying this with this problem// also any other ideas. He is the sweetest baby in the world.. Also had scare last christmas he was passing out and almost died due to the lipid levels in the blood being so thick. I am embaressed it got to that point but I thougth I was feeding him healthy...turns out he has trouble digesting fats.

Answer: Here is a list of dog foods appropriate for that: http://www.newmanveterinary.com/Hyperlip… Near the bottom of this page it states that fish oil is beneficial: http://www.newmanveterinary.com/Hyperlip… that is a veterinary page, so a little hard to understand, but is a very good study of the condition.

Question: Writing and Pronunciation? Write a medical report describing the history, symptoms, and physical examination findings of a patient with pancreatitis. Make sure to include the following terms in your report. Acute Chronic Gallstones Furosemide Azathioprine CT Scan Stethoscope Amylase Lipase Prognosis Endoscopy Pseudocyst Cystic Fibrosis Hypercalcemia Hyperlipidemia Hypertriglyceridemia ERCP Insulin Diagnosis Pancreas divisum

Answer: Wow, so when you are a doctor are you going to get the patient to describe his symptoms then hop on Yahoo Answers and get all our opinions and then give him a diagnosis based on that? Do your own report, you may learn something that way.

Question: I have to write a medical report on a patient with pancreatitis for school.? I have looked at examples of a medical report but I don't understand where to put these words. I'm not asking for an answer or for someone to write this for me but I am asking if anyone knows a website or something I can check out to help me! Thanks. Here is what the assignment asks for: Write a medical report describing the history, symptoms, and physical examination findings of a patient with pancreatitis. Make sure to include the following terms in your report. Acute Chronic Gallstones Furosemide Azathioprine CT Scan Stethoscope Amylase Lipase Prognosis Endoscopy Pseudocyst Cystic Fibrosis Hypercalcemia Hyperlipidemia Hypertriglyceridemia ERCP Insulin Diagnosis Pancreas divisum Thanks for any help!!

Answer: Have you tried eMedicine?