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 details
- DOI
- 10.18295/squmj.3.2024.025
- Journal
- Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 24(4), 581-584
- Publisher
- Sultan Qaboos University
- Open access
- Gold open access
- License
- CC BY-ND 4.0
Cite this article
APA 7
Al Saadi, W., Al Balushi, A. S., Al Mukhaldi, A., Al-Farhan, H., & Al Alawi, A. M. (2025). Wet-Cupping's Impact on Pancreatitis Induced by Hypertriglyceridemia: A case study and brief literature review. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 24(4), 581-584. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.3.2024.025
MLA 9
Al Saadi, Waleed, et al. "Wet-Cupping's Impact on Pancreatitis Induced by Hypertriglyceridemia: A case study and brief literature review." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 24, no. 4, 2025, pp. 581-584. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.3.2024.025.
Chicago (author–date)
Al Saadi, Waleed, Amna S. Al Balushi, Amani Al Mukhaldi, Hatem Al-Farhan, and Abdullah M. Al Alawi. 2025. "Wet-Cupping's Impact on Pancreatitis Induced by Hypertriglyceridemia: A case study and brief literature review." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal 24 (4): 581-584. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.3.2024.025.
Harvard
Al Saadi, W., Al Balushi, A. S., Al Mukhaldi, A., Al-Farhan, H. and Al Alawi, A. M. (2025) 'Wet-Cupping's Impact on Pancreatitis Induced by Hypertriglyceridemia: A case study and brief literature review', Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 24(4), pp. 581-584. doi:10.18295/squmj.3.2024.025.
Vancouver
Al Saadi W, Al Balushi AS, Al Mukhaldi A, Al-Farhan H, Al Alawi AM. Wet-Cupping's Impact on Pancreatitis Induced by Hypertriglyceridemia: A case study and brief literature review. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2025;24(4):581-584. doi:10.18295/squmj.3.2024.025
IEEE
W. Al Saadi, A. S. Al Balushi, A. Al Mukhaldi, H. Al-Farhan, and A. M. Al Alawi, "Wet-Cupping's Impact on Pancreatitis Induced by Hypertriglyceridemia: A case study and brief literature review," Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 24, no. 4, pp. 581-584, 2025, doi: 10.18295/squmj.3.2024.025.