Question 1

what do you recommend for dyslipidemia?

Accepted Answer

Find and Fix Causes: See your physician. The first step is to determine why your lipid values are abnormal. Several inherited and acquired medical conditions will affect lipid levels. Second, if related conditions are identified it is appropriate to treat those while also starting diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications. Third, your cardiovascular risk level will determine appropriate lipid and lipoprotein targets.

Question 2

is dyslipidemia a complication of diet?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Simple sugars and processed carbs should be avoided or limited. This includes any flour product.. The fine grind makes absorption quick, and spikes your blood sugar which increases Insulin and promotes weight gain and dyslipedemia. Good fats such as olive oil and coconut oil are fine in sensible amounts. Eat a rainbow of organic vegetables and just enough protein.

Question 3

what are the main symptoms of dyslipidemia?

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Usually none: Usually no symptoms until they cause heart attack or stroke.  Infrequently when cholesterol and triglyceride levels are very high it can cause  soft, yellowish growth underneath skin of hands, elbow , knees , tendons and eyelids called xanthomas.

Question 4

what are some of the symptoms of dyslipidemia?

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None, really.: An astute physician can detect subtle findings on your physical examination that would suggest your cholesterol is high,, but essentially you just need the blood test to get the numbers.

Question 5

what is dyslipidemia and how can you manage it?

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Cholesterol profile: Dyslipidemia refers to abnormal cholesterol profile: cholesterol measurement often contains total, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad), and triglyceride (bad if too high) etc...Each of these should be in certain range and when some of them not, such as low hdl, the ratio is abnormal and so it is called dyslipidemia. Ask your doc about your profile/what it means for you. Good luck.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: dyslipidemia?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal fat levels: Dyslipidemia  is abnormal  levels of fats and  or cholesterol  in the blood. It can be elevated cholesterol or high ldl. It can be a low HDL or high triglycerides.

Question 7

need expert help here. what are the symptoms of dyslipidemia?

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Usually none: There are a host of different types of dyslipidemia and they are diagnosed by, and only by, bloodwork. Once atherosclerosis develops, the signs and symptoms are varied but all too familiar.

Question 8

how come i have dyslipidemia, but nobody else in the family has it?

Accepted Answer

Need more info.: Your question needs to specify the type of dyslipidemia. There are many types and causes that may spare family members.

Question 9

how dyslipidemia can cause angina?

Accepted Answer

Leads to plaque : Dyslipidemia where specifically, a high cholesterol or triglyceride level in your blood can cause plaque to form in your blood vessels.This plaque results in blockage and slows the blood flow to your heart.This decreased blood flow can cause less oxygen to get to your heart which then causes chest pain or angina. The pain is  pronounced during high activity when the heart demands more oxygen.

Question 10

what is a hyperlipidemia & dyslipidemia test?

Accepted Answer

see below: It is a blood sample and should include: total cholesterol, ldl, HDL and triglycerides. It should be measured after a 12 hour fast.

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