What is hyperlipidemia?
hyperlipidemia refers to a health condition characterized by elevated levels of oily substances in the blood. These oily substances include cholesterol and triglycerides. Excessive amounts of blood lipids may increase the occurrence of heart disease by blocking arteries. The severity of hyperlipidemia may vary from mild to severe. Generally, treatment depends on the extent of the condition and other basic health conditions that individuals can predict in advance to increased blood lipids. This condition concerns the lack of thyroxine production, which is the thyroid hormone. In general, thyroxine is important in lipid synthesis and disintegration and deficiency can lead to accumulation of blood fats that can promote hyperlipidemia. Other causes of elevated blood lipids include diabetes, obesity and smoking.
Usually, hyperlipidal has no symptoms and is usually diagnosed during routine blood tests. However, there may be certain manifestations that are associated with high blood lipids that may include swelling under the eyes and Achilles'Achou. These symptoms are usually caused by the accumulation of lipids and cholesterol subcutaneously or under the skin. Other symptoms may include yellow oily seating on the body that resemble pimples.
In severe cases of hyperlipidemia, pancreatitis may develop, manifested by pancreatitis. Pancreatitis causes severe abdominal pain and in certain cases is life -threatening. Other serious effects of hyperlipidemia include heart attack and stroke. Sometimes an increase in blood lipoproteins can accumulate above coronary arteries that can cause narrowing or narrowing. This condition increases the risk of cardiac event to disproportionate heart pressure.
Treatment of hyperlipidemia involves eating healthy diet, exercise and smoking. In addition, avoiding alcoholic beverages can maintain triglycerides at bay, as alcohol consumption can increase the level of these oily bearings in the blood.If this conservative treatment is not effective enough, medicines may be recommended. Drugs called statins are often prescribed for hyperlipidemia management. Statins reduce lipids and cholesterol in the bloodstream by inhibiting their production in the liver.
Sometimes statin drugs are not tolerated well due to side effects. These side effects may include gastrointestinal manifestations such as nausea and diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild, but may be disturbing enough for an individual to stop therapy. Other serious side effects of statins include the risk of muscle damage. Patients are recommended to report any occurrence of muscle or myakness pain for their healthcare provider. If the statins are not tolerated, other treatment of blood fats may be initiated.