10 Questions You Should Be Asking About Dyslipidemia

6. Can children have dyslipidemia?

When diagnosed in children, severe dyslipidemia is primarily genetic. However, even more severe are those that are both genetic and intensified due to environmental factors such as diets high in saturated fats and cholesterol. The problem with childhood dyslipidemia is that there are few symptoms. Familial hypercholesterolemia is the exception, having numerous physical signs including yellow bumps on the Achilles tendon, feet, elbows or knees, or a grayish or yellowish ring in the corneas of both eyes. Other forms of dyslipidemia are due to kidney disease, diabetes, obesity, or certain drugs.

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