WHAT IS HYPERLIPIDEMIA OR HIGH CHOLESTEROL?
What Is Hyperlipidemia or High Blood Cholesterol?
Hyper means high, lipid means cholesterol then hyperlipidemia defined as in a condition where the cholesterol level in the blood is high or high lipids in our blood. Cholesterol is waxy type of protein fat which is made by liver. There are two types of fat or cholesterol such as good cholesterol HDL (High density lipoprotein) and bad cholesterol LDL (Low density lipoprotein). All cholesterol are not bad for our health. HDL is good cholesterol. Hyperlipidemia also known as hypercholesterolemia or dyslipidemia. It also refers as high fat and proteins in the blood.
High blood cholesterol patient typically has no symptoms but it can be detected by simple blood test called lipid profile test.
Risk Factors of Hyperlipidemia
It can increase risk of coronary artery disease, stroke or other heart problems.
Normal total blood cholesterol level of a human body should be
Less than 200 mg/dL range.
LDL less than mg/dL range.
HDL greater than 40 mg/dLfor man and 50 mg/dL for woman. It may vary from area sometimes.
Triglycerides should be less than 140 mg/dL.
Clinical Name
Blood test for lipid profile such as HDL, LDL, triglycerides.
Most Common Types of Hyperlipidemia (High Blood Cholesterol)
Primary Hyperlipidemia: Primary hyperlipidemia is the most common form of hyperlipidemia. Primary hyperlipidemia typically has no clear causes, it might be linked to genetic issues or family history.
Secondary Hyperlipidemia: It is also associated with other medical condition or diseases like endocrine problem, steroid use, overweight, lack of activity, diabetes etc. This type of hyperlipidemia called secondary hyperlipidemia.
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Causes of Hyperlipidemia
Genetic factors or family history.
Poor diet.
Obesity.
Diabetes.
Excessive alcohol consumption.
Endocrine problem (thyroid problem)
Sometimes pregnancy.
Diet
Hearty healthy diet. Low-fat diet. Take whole grain diet. Take fruits, vegetables.
Is Hyperlipidemia a Curable disease?
Yes, You can control your blood cholesterol through exercise, diet, medicine etc.
Remedies or Prevention of Hyperlipidemia (High Blood Cholesterol)
Maintain a normal body weight.
Regular exercise.
Limit alcohol consumption.
Quit tobacco products.
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| High Cholesterol |
What Is Hyperlipidemia or High Blood Cholesterol?
Hyper means high, lipid means cholesterol then hyperlipidemia defined as in a condition where the cholesterol level in the blood is high or high lipids in our blood. Cholesterol is waxy type of protein fat which is made by liver. There are two types of fat or cholesterol such as good cholesterol HDL (High density lipoprotein) and bad cholesterol LDL (Low density lipoprotein). All cholesterol are not bad for our health. HDL is good cholesterol. Hyperlipidemia also known as hypercholesterolemia or dyslipidemia. It also refers as high fat and proteins in the blood.
High blood cholesterol patient typically has no symptoms but it can be detected by simple blood test called lipid profile test.
Risk Factors of Hyperlipidemia
It can increase risk of coronary artery disease, stroke or other heart problems.
Normal total blood cholesterol level of a human body should be
Less than 200 mg/dL range.
LDL less than mg/dL range.
HDL greater than 40 mg/dLfor man and 50 mg/dL for woman. It may vary from area sometimes.
Triglycerides should be less than 140 mg/dL.
Clinical Name
Hyperlipidemia/dyslipidemia/hypercholesterolemia
Short form of Hyperlipidemia
HL/HC.
Screening or Tests for HyperlipidemiaShort form of Hyperlipidemia
HL/HC.
Blood test for lipid profile such as HDL, LDL, triglycerides.
Most Common Types of Hyperlipidemia (High Blood Cholesterol)
Primary Hyperlipidemia: Primary hyperlipidemia is the most common form of hyperlipidemia. Primary hyperlipidemia typically has no clear causes, it might be linked to genetic issues or family history.
Secondary Hyperlipidemia: It is also associated with other medical condition or diseases like endocrine problem, steroid use, overweight, lack of activity, diabetes etc. This type of hyperlipidemia called secondary hyperlipidemia.
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| Hyperlipidemia |
All information about diabetes mellitus
Information about diabetes
All details of hypertension or high-blood pressure
Causes of Hyperlipidemia
Genetic factors or family history.
Poor diet.
Obesity.
Diabetes.
Excessive alcohol consumption.
Endocrine problem (thyroid problem)
Sometimes pregnancy.
Diet
Hearty healthy diet. Low-fat diet. Take whole grain diet. Take fruits, vegetables.
Is Hyperlipidemia a Curable disease?
Yes, You can control your blood cholesterol through exercise, diet, medicine etc.
Regular exercise.
Limit alcohol consumption.
Quit tobacco products.
Physical activity.
Treatment
Treatment
Consult a registered physician or your primary care physician first.
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