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Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia

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Also known as "high cholesterol," this condition occurs when there are extra fats, also known as lipids, in the blood. These extra fats can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and other conditions.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Types of

High cholesterol
Condition

Symptoms

Abdominal obesity

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Hyperlipidemia
Pravastatin
5
1 review
Simvastatin
5
1 review
Cholestyramine
4.6
7 reviews
Ezetimibe and simvastatin
4
1 review
Simvastatin and niacin
4
1 review
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Other treatments

Mediterranean diet
Controlling your cholesterol
Low fat diet

Tests

Thyroid stimulating hormone
Lipid panel

Risk factors

Personal

Getting no exercise
Cigarette smoking

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