Does hyperlipidemia cause dizziness?

Written by Luo Juan
Endocrinology
Updated on December 16, 2024
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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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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.

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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.

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What to eat for hyperlipidemia?

The definition of hyperlipidemia mainly depends on which type of lipid is elevated in the blood, the most common being hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia. Hypercholesterolemia is generally caused by abnormal metabolism in the body, and at this time, it is mainly necessary to take statin drugs to ensure that the blood lipids reach a normal value range. Because hypercholesterolemia usually accompanies hyper-low-density lipoproteinemia, the increase in low-density lipoprotein is damaging to the cardiovascular system. Another type of lipid disorder is hypertriglyceridemia, which in most cases is related to diet. Therefore, at this time, it is necessary to advise the patient to follow a low-fat diet, and if the triglycerides are greater than 4.5 mmol/L, it is advisable for the patient to take fibrate drugs to reduce lipids. (Please take medication under the guidance of a professional physician.)

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Lipid profile tests include the following items:

In everyday life, many patients often suffer from hyperlipidemia. Therefore, when going to the hospital for evaluation of elevated blood lipids, it's important to pay attention to the following tests: First, get blood drawn for blood glucose and liver and kidney functions, as patients with high blood lipids often tend to have diabetes or problems related to glucose metabolism, Second, it's important to check blood pressure, as patients with high blood lipids also tend to develop hypertension, Third, it's important to undergo an arterial color Doppler ultrasound. Patients with high blood lipids are prone to arteriosclerosis, and arterial color Doppler ultrasound is a reliable diagnostic tool for detecting arteriosclerosis.

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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.