Early clinical symptoms of hyperlipidemia

Written by Zhang Yue Mei
Cardiology
Updated on September 02, 2024
00:00
00:00

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.

Other Voices

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Li Hui Zhi
Endocrinology
43sec home-news-image

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.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Zhang Yue Mei
Cardiology
44sec home-news-image

What exercise should be done every day for hyperlipidemia?

People with high blood lipids, if they do not have significant heart or lung disease, can participate in some aerobic exercises: such as swimming, tennis, volleyball, basketball, badminton, and square dancing. These exercises are aerobic and can help with weight loss. Exercise can consume excess body fat and lower blood lipids. It also enhances heart vitality, improves vascular elasticity, increases blood flow, and increases lung capacity, enhancing physical resistance and overall physical fitness, which can also help to reduce blood lipids.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Li Hui Zhi
Endocrinology
38sec home-news-image

How to test for hyperlipidemia?

First, we can take a blood test to check our cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein, and high-density lipoprotein levels. Second, we can also have a carotid ultrasound to look at the condition of the blood vessels, to see if there is high blood lipid levels, if it has affected the blood vessels, if there is arteriosclerosis, and if plaques have formed. If the diagnosis confirms these conditions, it is advised to control the diet and eat lightly. If diet control is insufficient, then it may be necessary to go to the hospital and choose lipid-lowering medication under the advice of a doctor.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Li Hai Wen
Cardiology
39sec home-news-image

What tea can you drink to lower blood lipids if you have hyperlipidemia?

Hyperlipidemia is a very common disease in our daily life, and our country is a major tea culture nation with a wide variety of teas, such as black tea, green tea, and so on. Among these, certain teas are beneficial for reducing blood lipids if consumed regularly. Generally, teas like Gynostemma tea, buckwheat tea, or Pu-erh tea have been shown by modern medical research to have a cholesterol-lowering effect. Therefore, it is beneficial to regularly consume teas such as buckwheat tea, Pu-erh tea, or Gynostemma tea in our daily lives to help reduce blood lipids.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Gan Jun
Endocrinology
54sec home-news-image

What should not be eaten if you have high blood lipids?

For patients with hyperlipidemia, it is certainly necessary to avoid foods rich in fats. Also, do not consume spicy and irritating foods, and do not use animal fats as the main cooking oil. Try to reduce the intake of lard, beef, fatty lamb, and fatty beef, and avoid foods high in cholesterol, including animal organs and egg yolks. Simultaneously, it's crucial to avoid alcohol, as it can inhibit protease and promote the synthesis of endogenous cholesterol and triglycerides, thus leading to elevated blood lipid levels. Therefore, patients with hyperlipidemia should regularly consume a variety of fruits and vegetables, including hawthorn, apples, pears, cucumbers, tomatoes, and the like. It is also advised that patients maintain appropriate physical exercise to increase energy expenditure, reduce weight, and lower blood lipid levels.