TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Cholesterol high levels can cause health hazards. What are the symptoms and signs?
Cholesterol, quotes from Healthline, is a waxy, fat-like substance produced by the liver. High levels of LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins) or bad cholesterol can build up in the arteries blood vessel.
These deposits make it difficult for enough blood to flow through the arteries, which can cause problems throughout the body, especially in the heart and brain, and can be fatal.
So, what are the symptoms and signs of cholesterol? Reported from WebMD, cholesterol generally does not cause symptoms. This is why a simple blood test is important to check it. A person can be slim and feel healthy, even though he has high cholesterol.
Reported from BusinessHere are the signs of cholesterol to watch out for:
- Pain in the hands or feet
Be careful if you often experience pain in the hands or feet. This may be due to the buildup of cholesterol that clogs the blood vessels of the feet and hands.
This is the second sign to watch out for. Often tingling can occur due to disruption of blood flow to certain parts making a tingling sensation in the hands and feet.
Pain in the chest, especially the left chest, can occur due to blockage of the blood vessels around the heart, which can cause pain. Even the pain can spread to the neck. Pain in the chest can also be a sign of a heart attack.
- Pain in the back of the head
This can happen because the blood vessels at the back of the head are clogged with cholesterol plaques. If left unchecked, blood vessels can burst and cause a stroke.
Those are some signs high cholesterol which should be watched out for. To overcome this, change your lifestyle to be healthier by exercising, eating regularly, avoiding smoking and getting a good night’s sleep.
AMELIA RAHIMA SARI
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