Dyslipidaemia refers to having unhealthy blood lipid levels in the blood. They are fatty substances such as triglycerides and lipoproteins also known as cholesterol.
Our body has 2 types of cholesterol:
1. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) or the "good cholesterol"
2. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or the "bad cholesterol"
In this condition the LDL level lowers down and HDL level goes up in blood. The LDL can get attached to artery walls. This increases the risk of artery blockages, disturbing the heart pumping and eventual heart attack, if the artery or vein is completely blocked for long period of time.
Symptoms:
- Pain in chest
- Insomnia
- Heart palpitations
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Shortness of breath
- Pain or pressure in chest
- Fatigue
Causes:
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Food which are rich in saturated fat and trans fat
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
Treatments:
- Medications like Statins or other medications for examples ezetimibe, niacin, fibrates, bile acid sequestrants etc.
- Quit smoking
- Physical inactivity
- Healthy eating especially avoids Cholesterol diet.
- Proper sleep for 7 to 8 hours
- Intake of Omega 3
- Healthy Body weight according to Body Mass Index (BMI)
