The following features are indicative of Hyperlipidaemia:
headache
nausea
vomiting
confusion
vision changes
nosebleeds
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Common Causes of Hyperlipidaemia
The following are the most common causes of Hyperlipidaemia:
genetic factors
imbalance in kidney functions
vasoconstriction
structural changes in arteries
obesity
hormonal changes
Other Causes of Hyperlipidaemia
The following are the less common causes of Hyperlipidaemia:
stress
high salt intake
high alcohol intake
diabetes
smoke
Risk Factors for Hyperlipidaemia
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Hyperlipidaemia:
old age
overweight
family history
Prevention of Hyperlipidaemia
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Hyperlipidaemia. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
healthy lifestyle
reduce dietary sodium intake
aerobics physical activity
limit alcohol consumption
fruits and vegetables rich diet
Occurrence of Hyperlipidaemia
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Hyperlipidaemia cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Hyperlipidaemia can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Hyperlipidaemia can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Hyperlipidaemia
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Hyperlipidaemia:
Sphygmomanometer: To check the systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Echocardiogram: To check heart functions
Urinalysis: To check kidney functions
Doctor for Diagnosis of Hyperlipidaemia
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Hyperlipidaemia:
Cardiologist
Complications of Hyperlipidaemia if untreated
Yes, Hyperlipidaemia causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Hyperlipidaemia is left untreated:
heart attack
aneurysm
heart failure
metabolic syndrome
vision loss
memory dysfunctions
Medicines for Hyperlipidaemia
Below is the list of medicines used for Hyperlipidaemia:
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Hyperlipidaemia:
Healthy lifestyle: Eat healthy food rich in fruits and vegetables
Salt intake: Reduce salt intake
Weight: Maintain healthy weight
Physical activity: Do regular exercise
Alcohol intake: Limit alcohol consumption
Stress: Do meditation
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Hyperlipidaemia
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Hyperlipidaemia:
Acupuncture: To lower systolic and diastolic pressure
Time for Treatment of Hyperlipidaemia
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Hyperlipidaemia to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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