What are the "Three Highs"?
Disease description:
This week I went for a check-up, and the doctor told me that if I don't start taking better care of my health, I might develop "three highs." I'd like to ask the doctor: what exactly are the "three highs"?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
"Three highs" usually refer to the three chronic diseases: hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia.
1. Hypertension: Refers to elevated systemic arterial blood pressure; it is a common clinical syndrome.
2. Hyperlipidemia: Refers to excessive cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood or abnormally low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, representing a risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
3. Hyperglycemia: Refers to higher than normal levels of glucose in the bloodstream. Clinically, it may present with overt symptoms such as dry mouth, thirst, increased water intake, frequent urination, and weight loss.
Preventing and managing the "three highs" requires comprehensive measures, including maintaining a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical activity, undergoing periodic medical check-ups, and following medical advice for treatment.
