Dyslipidemia
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Dyslipidemia is an abnormality in blood fat levels, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. It usually does not produce symptoms, which makes it important to detect through laboratory tests.
When to seek care? An evaluation is worthwhile when there is a family history, overweight, diabetes, or a blood test with out-of-range values, since keeping it under control helps protect cardiovascular health.
Contributing factors: diet, a sedentary lifestyle, genetics, and other metabolic conditions can contribute to its development.
Which specialists treat it? The endocrinologist and the internist evaluate disorders of lipid metabolism, and the cardiologist gets involved when the goal is to protect the heart and blood vessels; nutritional support is often part of the approach. If your tests show abnormal values, discussing them with a professional will help you understand your situation and the measures most appropriate for you.
Data on 35,311 doctors who treat dyslipidemia
Which specialist treats dyslipidemia?
Dyslipidemia should be evaluated by a general practitioner, and a nutritionist, an internal medicine physician, or a geriatrician can also be involved; a weight and nutrition specialist or a homeopath can help depending on the case. You can book with the right specialist if your lab tests show abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Diet management and medical follow-up are key.
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Doctors specialized in dyslipidemia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Naomi Bouchain Barajas
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Victor Hugo Santos Diego
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Ariana Carrasco
Dr. Brenda Eliosa Fernández
Dr. Fania García
Dr. Rebeca Pacheco López
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Frequently asked questions
What is dyslipidemia?
Dyslipidemia is an abnormality in blood fat levels, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. It usually does not produce symptoms, which makes it important to detect through laboratory tests.
Which doctor treats dyslipidemia?
Dyslipidemia should be evaluated by a general practitioner, and a nutritionist, an internal medicine physician, or a geriatrician can also be involved; a weight and nutrition specialist or a homeopath can help depending on the case. You can book with the right specialist if your lab tests show abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Diet management and medical follow-up are key.