Metabolic conditions leading to atypical levels of lipids (fats) within the body are referred to as lipid disorders. The prevalent forms are hyperlipidemias, marked by elevated lipid levels in the bloodstream. Hyperlipidemia can contribute to atherosclerosis (artery narrowing due to fatty deposits) and pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). Additionally, there exist extremely uncommon lipid disorders, like Tay-Sachs disease, that arise exclusively from hereditary factors.