How do you diagnose hyperlipidemia?

How do you diagnose hyperlipidemia?

Hyperlipidemia has no symptoms, so the only way to detect it is to have your doctor request a blood test called a lipid panel or a lipid profile. Your doctor will use your lipid panel to make a hyperlipidemia diagnosis. This test determines your cholesterol levels.

What is the main cause of hyperlipidemia?

Causes. Hyperlipidemia is most commonly associated with high-fat diets, a sedentary lifestyle, obesity and diabetes. There are also genetic causes. Familial hypercholesterolemia, one form of hyperlipidemia, is the most common dominantly inherited genetic disorder in humans worldwide.

Does hyperlipidemia go away?

Hyperlipidemia is treatable, but it’s often a life-long condition. You’ll need to watch what you eat and also exercise regularly. You might need to take a prescription medication, too.

What is the best treatment for hyperlipidemia?

The basis of treating hyperlipidemia remains diet, physical exercise and weight reduction. Olive oil and nuts have been shown to be beneficial. Statins remain first line drug treatment. Further treatment options are ezetimibe, bile acid sequestrants, fibrates and fish oil.

What is the difference between hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia?

Hyperlipidemia means your blood has too many lipids (or fats), such as cholesterol and triglycerides. One type of hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, means you have too much non-HDL cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol in your blood.

What are the secondary causes of hyperlipidemia?

Secondary Causes of Hypercholesterolemia

• Adrenal steroids.
• Isotretinoin.
• Thiazides.
• Anticonvulsants.
• Oral contraceptives.
• Alcohol.

How can I reduce hyperlipidemia naturally?

A few changes in your diet can reduce cholesterol and improve your heart health:

1. Reduce saturated fats. Saturated fats, found primarily in red meat and full-fat dairy products, raise your total cholesterol.
2. Eliminate trans fats.
3. Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
4. Increase soluble fiber.
5. Add whey protein.

How do you reduce high lipids?

The first ways to reduce your lipid levels are (1) eat less fat, (2) exercise regularly and (3) lose weight if you weigh too much. If you smoke, stop smoking. If these steps don’t lower your LDL level enough, your doctor may have you take medicine to take the fat out of your blood.

When do you start treating hyperlipidemia?

Laffin said high cholesterol is treated with a combination of exercise, a heart healthy diet, and cholesterol lowering medications. He generally recommends starting medications when ‘bad’ cholesterol is greater than 180.