hyperlipidaemia ( secondary causes of)
Last reviewed 10/2023
Some examples of conditions associated with a secondary hyperlipidaemia include:
- nephrotic syndrome - chol ++ TG (+)
- hypothyroidism - chol ++ TG +
- biliary obstruction - chol+ TG (+)
- pregnancy - chol +
- myeloma - chol+
- porphyria - chol +
- steroids - chol+ TG +
- obesity - chol + TG +
- diabetes mellitus - chol (+) TG ++
- renal failure - TG +
- excess ethanol intake - TG ++
- beta blockers - TG +
- thiazide diuretics - TG + chol +
- isotretinoin - TG+
- oral contraceptive pill - TG+
- lipodystrophies - TG+
- glycogen storage disease - TG+
Key: chol = cholesterol; TG = triglycerides; + = increase;
hyperlipidaemia secondary to cholestasis
links to examples of secondary causes of hyperlipidaemia
lipid-lowering treatment in primary prevention
thyroid disease and hyperlipidaemia
nephrotic syndrome and hyperlipidaemia
chronic renal failure and hyperlipidaemia
hepatocellular disease and hyperlipidaemia
hyperuricaemia and hyperlipidaemia