Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Fatty deposits could form in the blood vessels if your Familial Hypercholesterolemia is excessive. Ultimately, these buildups make it hard for adequate blood to pass through your arteries. Your risk of a heart attack rises if your heart does not receive enough oxygen-rich blood. A decreased blood supply can cause a stroke in the brain. Although it can be inherited, Familial Hypercholesterolemia is usually caused by unhealthy lifestyle choices, making it both avoidable and treatable. A good diet, consistent exercise, and occasional medicine can significantly lower high cholesterol.

Introduction:

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the “bad” cholesterol that can clog your arteries, is seen in extremely high concentrations in people with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic disorder. LDL levels should be under 100 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter), but individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia may have levels as high as 400 mg/dL or more. People with this illness are more likely to develop coronary artery disease early if not treated. Compared to people who do not have FH, this can result in coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular problems at a much younger age. Familial hypercholesterolemia comes in two forms:

• HeFH, or heterozygous FH This more prevalent variety is inherited from just one parent. Blood LDL cholesterol concentrations can exceed 190 mg/dL in extreme circumstances. If untreated, people with HeFH may experience heart disease as early as age 30.
• HoFH, or homozygous FH. It originates from both parents and is a rare form. Blood LDL cholesterol concentrations can exceed 400 mg/dL. If not identified and treated early, people with HoFH may experience heart disease in the first ten years of life, possibly as early as 2 or 3 years old. 

Your doctor can diagnose familial hypercholesterolemia with the aid of two tests.

• Your doctor will want to do a blood test called a lipid panel to measure your cholesterol. LDL values in children with familial hypercholesterolemia may exceed 160 mg/dL. LDL in adults can be as high as 190 mg/dL. LDL levels can exceed 400 mg/dL in those with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the severe variant. A healthy LDL level is less than 100 mg/dL for people of all ages.
• One of the three genes that can lead to FH can have issues discovered by a DNA test.

Causes and Symptoms:

A genetic condition called familial hypercholesterolemia exists. A flaw in chromosome 19 is the root of the problem. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or bad) cholesterol cannot be eliminated from the body due to the abnormality. As a result, the blood’s LDL concentration rises. This increases your risk of developing atherosclerosis—the early narrowing of the arteries—early in life. Usually, the disease is autosomal dominant and passes down through families. Therefore, just one parent’s normal gene is required to inherit the condition.

Familial hypercholesterolemia causes exceptionally elevated LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels in both adults and children. LDL cholesterol, also called “bad” cholesterol, can accumulate in the walls of the arteries, hardening and narrowing them. Sometimes, this extra cholesterol accumulates in specific areas of the skin, tendons, and the area surrounding the retina of the eyes:

• Skin. Cholesterol deposits are frequently found in the palms, elbows, and knees. The skin around the eyes might also develop them.
• Tendons. The Achilles tendon and various tendons in the hands may get thicker due to cholesterol accumulation.
• Eyes. The corneal arcus, a white or gray ring around the eye’s iris, can be brought on by high cholesterol levels. Older people are more likely to have this, but younger people with familial hypercholesterolemia might also experience it.

Homeopathic Treatment for Familial Hypercholesterolemia:

Numerous natural therapies in homeopathy are pretty effective at reducing familial hypercholesterolemia. These medications have two different effects on people with high cholesterol. First, natural treatments assist in lowering blood cholesterol levels; second, they naturally possess the ability to dissolve cholesterol buildup that has adhered to arterial walls and reduced lumen size. 

• The natural treatment for familial hypercholesterolemia is Allium Sativum. Since this cure is made of garlic, it is regarded as the best natural treatment for lowering cholesterol because it increases a person’s vigor while also assisting in removing excess cholesterol from the body. Allium Sativum is also a fantastic treatment for high blood pressure brought on by cholesterol buildup in the arteries. 
• The best natural treatment for lowering familial hypercholesterolemia in people who are overweight or obese is calerea carbonic. These patients have an unusual and overwhelming appetite for boiled eggs. Elevated cholesterol symptoms are always considered when prescribing Calcarea carbonica to patients, including excessive sensitivity to cold air and persistent sweating on the scalp. Patients who experience chest pain, breathlessness, or tightness that worsens when moving upstairs will also greatly benefit from medication. 
• Natural remedy Crataegus Oxyacantha works as a tonic for cardiac muscles that have weakened due to a decreased blood supply to the heart due to cholesterol buildup in the arteries. This medication works incredibly well to strengthen these frail muscles and normalize the heart’s rhythm. The best treatment for removing artery-clogging cholesterol deposits is Crataegus Oxyacantha. Patients who use this medication report difficulty breathing even after a light effort.
• The most incredible natural treatment for older patients with familial hypercholesterolemia and stiffened arteries caused by a loss of average elasticity is baryta muriaticum. In these people, the systolic pressure is almost always elevated. When cholesterol plaques have built up in the arteries, causing heart and brain disorders, baryta muriaticum is a beneficial therapy. This medication works well to treat vertigo and heaviness brought on by the brain’s restricted blood flow.
• Patients who need aurum metallicum have a quick, erratic heartbeat and severe palpitations. In particular, at night, the patient may complain of soreness behind the sternum. The patient’s mental symptoms, which were important in deciding on this, included depression, rage at even the slightest inconsistency, and suicidal thoughts.
• For people with familial hypercholesterolemia who have an overwhelming need for alcoholic beverages and fatty foods, Nux Vomica is one of the best medications. These patients are exceedingly agitated and enraged in their minds. They also have persistent constipation.