Can hyperlipidemia cause dizziness?

Written by Chen Xie
Endocrinology
Updated on August 31, 2024
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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.

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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.

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Indicators of hyperlipidemia

In fact, there are several commonly used lipid indicators. One is total cholesterol, the second is triglycerides, the third is high-density lipoprotein, and the fourth is low-density lipoprotein. The definition of hyperlipidemia, in fact clinically, is primarily characterized by elevated cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels. Some patients predominantly have elevated triglycerides. Therefore, these indicators need to be controlled in clinical practice. For example, total cholesterol, for diabetic patients, is generally required to be controlled below 4.5 mmol/L. For low-density lipoproteins, in people without coronary heart disease, it should be controlled below 2.6 mmol/L; for those with coronary heart disease as a high-risk factor, it should be controlled below 1.8 mmol/L.

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Can people with hyperlipidemia eat sunflower seeds?

People with hyperlipidemia can eat sunflower seeds. We know that sunflower seeds contain some unsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial for the human body. For example, they can regulate blood lipids, lower harmful cholesterol and triglycerides, and effectively control the concentration of blood lipids. Secondly, they can help clear blood clots, reduce and clear visceral fat from food, especially the harm of visceral fat to the human body, and prevent these fats from depositing on the walls of blood vessels, thereby combating atherosclerosis. Some believe that an appropriate supplement of DHA can properly adjust the body's immunity. However, because unsaturated fatty acids are relatively high in calories, excessive intake can also lead to overweight or obesity, so unsaturated fatty acids in the diet should not be excessive. Thus, people with hyperlipidemia can eat sunflower seeds, but should not consume them excessively.

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What should be paid attention to for hyperlipidemia?

What should be noted for hyperlipidemia? First, maintain regular life habits, avoid staying up late, smoking, excessive drinking, and overeating. Try to avoid consuming animal offal, fatty meats, fried foods, and foods high in cholesterol. Opt for easily digestible and high dietary fiber foods, and consume more vegetables and fruits to help lower blood lipids. Additionally, under the guidance of a doctor, medication that regulates blood lipids should be used. Common medications include rosuvastatin, atorvastatin, fenofibrate, and Xuezhikang, which should be routinely used to maintain blood lipids within a normal range.

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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.