Lipid disorders happen when you have too many fatty substances in your blood. These substances include
Alternative Names
Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Cholesterol can be joined to fat and protein at different quantities. Two main types of cholesterol include:
- Low-density lipoproteins (
LDL ) -- often called "bad" cholesterol - High-density lipoproteins (
HDL ) -- often called "good" cholesterol
In general, you want your LDL to be LOW, and your HDL to be HIGH.
High cholesterol and other lipid disorders can be inherited (genetic) or associated with:
- Fatty diets
- Diabetes,
hypothyroidism ,Cushing's syndrome , andkidney failure - Certain medications, including birth control pills, estrogen, corticosteroids, certain diuretics, and beta-blockers
- Lifestyle factors, including regular, excessive
alcohol use and lack of exercise, leading toobesity
People who smoke and also have high cholesterol are at even greater risk for heart disease. Lipid disorders are more common in men than women.






















