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 medicine should I take to lower blood lipids for hyperlipidemia?

Hyperlipidemia is currently a common and frequently occurring disease in clinical practice. Persistent elevation of blood lipids can cause certain damage to the body. Currently, there are many lipid-modifying and lipid-lowering medications used clinically, including statin-based Western medicines, as well as some traditional Chinese patent medicines. Additionally, some herbal teas and herbal decoctions can also be used to achieve the purpose of lowering lipids. The choice of medication should be made under the guidance of a doctor. Apart from using medication, it is also important to pay attention to dietary adjustments, adopting a diet low in fat, salt, and oil, while also increasing physical exercise and reducing weight.

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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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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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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.

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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.