Common Symptoms Of Hyperlipidemia

Growth Around Eyes

Hyperlipidemia, since it deals with high cholesterol, can also result in yellow, fatty growths around the eyes. These growths are called xanthomas/xanthelasmas and typically appear around the eyes (specifically, the eyelids), though they can also occur around joints as well. Xanthomas contain fats, including cholesterol, which is why they are a symptom of hyperlipidemia. These deposits typically occur in cases of familial hyperlipidemia and not other forms of the disease, which can go without symptoms such as this (or without symptoms entirely).

Pancreatitis

Hyperlipidemia may also be present in the body if the patient is experiencing swelling in their organs. Specifically, the organs affected by swelling due to hyperlipidemia are the liver, spleen, and pancreas. The last of these is a condition known as pancreatitis, which is characterized by the swelling and inflammation of the pancreas. Other signs of pancreatitis to watch for, especially if hyperlipidemia is a concern, includes nausea, vomiting, fever, and upper abdominal pain that worsens after eating or radiates to the back. Patients with pancreatitis and hyperlipidemia may also deal with a rapid pulse and tender abdomen, causing pain when it is touched.