Lipid Disorders

A lipid disorder will typically increase levels of LDLs, triglycerides, or both. HDLs are known as good cholesterol because they help to transport bad cholesterol out of the body.
A buildup of LDLs and triglycerides can cause fatty materials to accumulate in the body’s tissues, including in the arteries. This can have serious consequences for cardiovascular health and increase the risk of problems such as heart disease.

Symptoms

It is important to point out that, most of the time, a person will have no symptoms of a lipid disorder until they experience a significant health problem, such as a stroke or heart attack.
However, the following symptoms have been occasionally observed in some people with very high lipid levels:

• Yellowish, fatty bumps or yellow creases on the skin, formed by an accumulation of fatty deposits around tendons and joints
• White arcs around the cornea of the eye (arcus senilis), which sometimes occur in younger people with high cholesterol
• Raised, yellow lumps at the inner corners of the eyes

Causes

A range of factors can cause lipid disorders, including genetics, lifestyle, and other underlying health conditions.