CONDITIONS

DYSLIPIDEMIA

Dyslipidemia is a condition in which abnormal levels of blood lipids. This condition can affect including LDL cholesterol levels, HDL cholesterol levels, triglycerides, or a combination of these lipids. When the cholesterol levels are high, it is known as hypercholesterolemia, when they are low, it is known as hypocholesterolemia. On the other hand, when the triglyceride levels are high, it is known as hypertriglyceridemia, when they are small, it is known as hypotriglyceridemia.

Dyslipidemia can be genetic, due to a defective gene or due to a variety of lifestyle factors such as poor diet, lack of exercise, liver disease, alcohol abuse, or as a result of uncontrolled diabetes or untreated hypothyroidism.

Your physician will be able to test whether or not you have dyslipidemia by taking a blood sample and using a lipid panel. There are a variety of treatments and other measures available to address dyslipidemias. In most cases, lifestyle changes and dietary medications are made as well as increasing exercise and addressing any medical conditions that may be causing the high lipid levels. Dr Magashule may also prescribe medications to lower your lipid levels to prevent heart disease.