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Health is a precious treasure trove, and high blood lipids are a time bomb lurking deep in our bodies. In the fast-paced modern life, many people tend to ignore their own health problems, until one day, the body sends a warning signal and does not realize the seriousness of the problem. Today, we'll dive into the problem of hyperlipidemia, learn about its dangers and ways to prevent it.
## How is high blood lipids caused?
Diet: Eating too many foods rich in saturated fat and cholesterol will increase the cholesterol and triglyceride content in the blood, which in turn will lead to abnormal blood lipid indicators in the human body.
Lack of exercise: Sedentary and physical inactivity can slow down fat metabolism, promote fat accumulation, and increase blood lipid levels.
Obesity: Obesity leads to the accumulation of triglycerides in the blood, which increases the synthesis and secretion of cholesterol, which leads to elevated blood lipids.
High blood pressure: Long-term high blood pressure can damage the artery wall, making cholesterol easy to deposit on the blood vessel wall, forming atherosclerosis, resulting in increased blood lipids.
Genetic factors: Individual genetic factors may also lead to elevated blood lipids, such as people with a family history of high blood lipids.
## What are the dangers of excessive blood lipids to the human body?
Increased risk of atherosclerosis: When blood lipids exceed the standard, especially cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) are elevated, after depositing on the blood vessel wall, atherosclerotic plaques will form after a long time, atherosclerosis will narrow our blood vessels, increasing the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: Hyperlipidemia is one of the risk factors for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, especially high cholesterol and high triglyceride (triglycerides) levels, which can lead to an increased risk of heart disease (such as angina, myocardial infarction) and cerebrovascular diseases (such as stroke).
Increased risk of fatty liver: Hyperlipidemia can lead to the accumulation of fat in the liver, forming fatty liver, and long-term accumulation can lead to abnormal liver function.
Increased risk of gallstones: excessive lipids can lead to excessive cholesterol deposits in the gallbladder, increasing the risk of gallstones.
Other health problems: Hyperlipidemia is also strongly associated with metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and many other health problems.
## What are the clinical manifestations of people with high blood lipids?
No obvious symptoms: People with high blood lipids may have no obvious symptoms in the early stages, especially before the high blood lipid levels rise.
Xanthomas: Xanthomas are yellow deposits visible on the surface of the skin or tendons, commonly found in people with dyslipidemia.
Fatty deposition: People with high blood lipids may have fatty liver, that is, increased deposition of fat in the liver, and the result of fatty liver must be abnormal liver function in the human body.
Chest pain and heart attack: High cholesterol and triglyceride levels can lead to heart disease such as angina (chest pain) and myocardial infarction.
Stroke: Dyslipidemia may increase the risk of stroke because it can lead to hardening of the arteries and thrombosis. If a blockage occurs in an artery in the brain, the result is a stroke.
It can be seen that whether it is ischemic stroke or hemorrhagic stroke, it is inseparable from abnormal blood lipid indicators.
High blood pressure: The "three highs" we usually talk about, the reason why the "three highs" are put together, is mainly because hypertension, high blood sugar, high blood lipids affect each other, and it is likely to occur simultaneously in the human body.
Family history: if someone in the family has dyslipidemia,
Then the probability of high blood lipids will increase, which is affected by genetic factors. Many diseases are related to family genetic factors, which we cannot ignore.
## How to prevent and improve high blood lipid problems?
Healthy diet: Choose low-fat, low-cholesterol foods, high-fiber foods are also preferred, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, etc. Reduce your intake of foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol.
Weight control: Maintain an appropriate weight range and avoid obesity, achieved through a balanced diet and moderate exercise.
Exercise: Moderate aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, running, swimming, etc., at least 150 minutes a week, can help promote fat metabolism and lower blood lipid levels. Moderate exercise has a very positive effect on improving the body's blood lipid levels.
Stop smoking and limit alcohol: Reduce or quit smoking and alcohol habits, as tobacco and alcohol intake have a negative impact on lipid levels.
Control blood pressure: maintain the ideal blood pressure level, follow the doctor's recommendations, and treat high blood pressure promptly. Blood pressure and blood lipids are closely related, and whether the blood pressure level is normal is directly related to whether the blood lipid level is normal. Therefore, controlling blood pressure well is of great significance for patients with abnormal blood lipid levels.
Control blood sugar: If you have problems with diabetes or insulin resistance, keep your blood sugar stable, follow your doctor's recommendations, and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Patients can choose to monitor their blood sugar at home and should not be negligent.
Regular detection of blood lipid levels: According to the doctor's advice, regular blood lipid testing, as well as monitoring of other related indicators, such as blood pressure, blood sugar, etc., timely take corresponding control and treatment measures.
Lipid control is not just a temporary control, but a lifestyle and habit change that requires long-term adherence. If you have been diagnosed with hyperlipidemia, it is best to follow your doctor's advice and follow up and treat on time to ensure that normal lipid levels are maintained and good health is maintained.
By understanding the causes, harms and prevention methods of high blood lipid problems, we can better pay attention to our health, adopt an active lifestyle, prevent the occurrence of high blood lipid problems, and maintain the health and happiness of the body. Let's stay away from the threat of high blood lipids and enjoy a healthy life together.