Hyperlipidemia is basically excess fat in the blood, which can cause different conditions like pancreatitis and can increase the risk of heart disease. There are different classifications of hyperlipidemia under two categories – primary, which is genetic (passed down in families), and secondary, which can be caused by various conditions like diabetes.
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