Dyslipidemia or Lipids Disorder is the medical term for abnormal levels - high or low - of cholesterol and triglycerides. This animated video explains what Dyslipidemia is, how it affects your body and what to do to control it. Dyslipidemia can be a hereditary condition. But anyone can develop high cholesterol - even those who watch their eating habits and maintain an active life style. High cholesterol does not show any symptoms. The only way to know if you have high levels of Cholesterol or Triglycerides is through a laboratory blood test.