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===Long-term treatment===
 
===Long-term treatment===
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In most patients that have one episode, they may only need to avoid fatty foods. Recurrent hypertriglyceridaemia may need pharmacological intervention.
 
==Prognosis==
 
==Prognosis==
 
The disease varies widely and the prognosis can vary from dull recovery to death despite the presenting signs. Generally if the case is single episode and uncomplicated then most patients make a good recovery.
 
The disease varies widely and the prognosis can vary from dull recovery to death despite the presenting signs. Generally if the case is single episode and uncomplicated then most patients make a good recovery.
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