What are the causes and risk factors?
Hyperlipidemia occurs when the levels of cholesterol in your blood are not properly balanced. It mostly occurs when there is excess level of LDL and insufficient levels of HDL to compensate.
Hyperlipidemia can be divided into two main groups: familial and acquired. The familial type is caused by the genes you inherit from your parents.
The acquired type of hyperlipidemia can be caused by:
- Lifestyle choices
- Underlying health conditions
- Medications you take