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Hyperlipidemia
How to relieve dizziness caused by hyperlipidemia?
Hyperlipidemia is a common disease in our daily life, often detected through health check-ups or blood tests when visiting a doctor for illness, which reveals elevated blood lipid levels. Some hyperlipidemia patients may exhibit symptoms such as dizziness. The alleviation of dizziness caused by hyperlipidemia primarily includes the following aspects. First, controlling blood lipids is crucial; medications should be taken under a doctor's guidance to bring the lipid levels back to a normal range. Second, medical treatment. If the symptoms are significant, medications to improve cerebral blood supply or certain traditional Chinese medicines can be taken under a doctor's guidance to alleviate symptoms. Third, maintaining good lifestyle habits is very important for managing hyperlipidemia. Persisting in exercise, controlling weight, eating less greasy food, etc., can effectively alleviate dizziness through comprehensive treatment.
What should be noted for hyperlipidemia?
High blood lipids primarily refer to elevated levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoproteins in the blood. Some patients also show reduced levels of high-density lipoproteins. As for precautions for high blood lipids, the first is diet: it is essential to adopt a light diet and to avoid greasy foods, such as braised or fried items as much as possible. Secondly, control the amount of cooking oil used, and try to avoid animal fats, opting instead for vegetable oils. Additionally, it is advisable for those with high blood lipids to consult a specialist at a hospital promptly to determine if medication is required for treatment.
What are the dangers of hyperlipidemia?
If hyperlipidemia is present, it primarily refers to elevated levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein, though some patients may also have reduced high-density lipoprotein. The main risk of hyperlipidemia is the arterial sclerosis it can cause in blood vessels, which in severe cases can lead to plaque formation. Prolonged arterial sclerosis can cause acute cerebrovascular accidents, cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, or coronary artery disease of the heart, with severe cases leading to myocardial infarction. Significantly elevated triglycerides may also trigger acute pancreatitis. Therefore, it is essential to control lipid levels and maintain a light diet in cases of hyperlipidemia.
How is hyperlipidemia formed?
The formation of hyperlipidemia is a very complex physiological process, simply related to the dysregulation of lipid metabolism. Disorders in lipid metabolism are related to some diseases, common ones include diabetes, nephrotic syndrome, liver damage, and gallbladder disease. These diseases can cause increased blood lipids. It is also directly related to an unreasonable dietary structure. Consuming foods that are high in calories and cholesterol, which exceed the body's needs, can lead to increased blood lipids. Examples include animal organs and some high-cholesterol seafood, excessive intake of which can lead to hyperlipidemia.
Early clinical symptoms of hyperlipidemia
Hyperlipidemia early on does not show specific clinical symptoms and is typically indicated by increased blood lipid levels during physical examinations. If it is not taken seriously and left untreated, long-term hyperlipidemia can lead to noticeable clinical symptoms. Mild cases may experience fatigue and weakness. Prolonged elevated blood lipid levels can cause the blood to become viscous and flow slowly, affecting the supply of blood to the heart, leading to palpitations and shortness of breath that worsen with activity. It can also affect blood supply to the brain, causing irritability, restless sleep, frequent nightmares, and even sleepiness. Therefore, it is crucial to treat hyperlipidemia actively upon diagnosis to prevent it from impacting the blood supply to vital organs.
Can hyperlipidemia cause dizziness?
Hyperlipidemia can cause symptoms of dizziness. In addition to dizziness, if it leads to arteriosclerosis, patients may also experience discomfort in the precordial area, such as chest tightness and chest pain. If arteriosclerosis occurs in the lower limb arteries, some patients may also develop intermittent claudication. Therefore, hyperlipidemia is a very dangerous risk factor. It can lead to coronary heart disease, angina, cerebral infarction, and even pancreatitis, fatty liver, liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, and other severe problems. For patients with hyperlipidemia, it is crucial to actively lower blood lipids, persist in exercising and losing weight, and maintain a low-salt, low-fat diet. Only by effectively controlling hyperlipidemia can we better prevent the development of arteriosclerosis.