Symptoms and Hazards of Hyperlipidemia

Written by Li Hai Wen
Cardiology
Updated on September 26, 2024
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Hyperlipidemia is a common disease in clinical settings, typically characterized by elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels. What are the symptoms of hyperlipidemia and what harm can it bring? Generally, hyperlipidemia does not exhibit prominent clinical symptoms, but a small portion of patients may experience nonspecific symptoms such as dizziness and fatigue. What are the harms of hyperlipidemia? The primary danger of hyperlipidemia often lies in causing, developing, and exacerbating arteriosclerotic diseases. Moreover, elevated triglycerides can increase the incidence of pancreatitis.

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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.

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Foods to avoid for high blood lipids

Foods that should be avoided for high blood lipid mainly include greasy foods. First, foods like braised pork and deep-fried dishes should be avoided. Second, it is best not to consume animal fats, and instead, opt for vegetable oils that contain unsaturated fatty acids. Third, animal organs are not recommended. The overall diet should be light, with an emphasis on eating more vegetables and fruits, which are more suitable.

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What foods should be eaten for hyperlipidemia?

People with high blood lipids should first pay attention to a diet low in fat, sugar, and oil, and eat more fruits and vegetables that are rich in dietary fiber, high in vitamins, and high in trace elements. These effective substances can reduce blood viscosity and increase the elasticity of blood vessels, thereby achieving the effect of regulating blood lipids. Common foods to consume include apples, pineapples, grapefruits, oranges, kiwis, seaweed, rapeseed, shiitake mushrooms, winter melon, celery, spinach, onions, and wood ear mushrooms. These foods are all suitable for people with high blood lipids.

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Does hyperlipidemia cause dizziness?

Hyperlipidemia can cause dizziness. Hyperlipidemia involves the deposition of lipids on the endothelial lining of blood vessels, which is a primary consequence of abnormal blood lipids. This can lead to the onset and progression of atherosclerosis. For instance, low-density lipoproteins tend to deposit on arterial walls and are ingested by mononuclear giant cells. This situation can lead to arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis of the cervical and intracranial arteries. This condition can result in insufficient blood supply to the brain, thereby causing dizziness. Therefore, hyperlipidemia can indeed cause dizziness.

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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.