Abstract
Familial hypertriglyceridemia is a genetic disorder marked by excessive production of very low-density lipoproteins, resulting in elevated serum triglyceride levels. This can lead to various medical conditions including acute pancreatitis. In cases of recurrence, it may progress to chronic pancreatitis. Cupping therapy, a traditional treatment practiced in numerous cultures worldwide, is utilised to address various medical conditions. We report a 34-year-old male patient who presented to a tertiary hospital, Muscat, Oman, in 2022. He was diagnosed with familial hypertriglyceridemia and subsequently developing chronic pancreatitis. During his last presentation with acute-on-chronic pancreatitis, his lipid profile revealed a notable reduction in serum triglycerides. This reduction coincided with the introduction of cupping therapy into his treatment regimen. Remarkably, following the initiation of cupping therapy, his hospital admissions for acute pancreatitis notably decreased. This case report highlights the potential impact of cupping therapy on familial hypertriglyceridemia, potentially mitigating the risk of acute pancreatitis.
Publication Date
11-27-2024
First Page
581
Last Page
584
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Recommended Citation
Saadi, Waleed Al; Balushi, Amna S Al; Mukhaldi, Amani Al; Farhan, Hatem Al; and Alawi, Abdullah M Al
(2024)
"Wet-Cupping's Impact on Pancreatitis Induced by Hypertriglyceridemia,"
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal: Vol. 24: 581-584.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.3.2024.025
