Cholesterol is a substance that is contained and produced in the cells of our body. He is responsible for the quality of the cell membrane, participates in the process of metabolism, the synthesis of vitamin D, as well as bile acids, which are important for the functioning of the small intestine.
Cholesterol is responsible for the production of hormones in the body, helps to revitalize the brain, and can even affect mood. Why, then, is everyone afraid of this very cholesterol, if it is so important for the body? In fact, all cholesterol is categorized as good and bad.
All of these positive properties are inherent in good cholesterol. But bad cholesterol can literally settle on the walls of blood vessels, reducing their lumen and leaving less space for blood flow.
In addition, it can form growths or cholesterol plaques. All this creates an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and increases the likelihood of heart attack and stroke.
The most reliable way to check your cholesterol level is a blood test, which is recommended for a healthy person every five years. Symptoms of high cholesterol are not clearly defined, but they are still there. If you have at least two of the following symptoms, it is recommended that you see your doctor.
Yellow spots around the eyelids, called xanthelasmas, can indicate high cholesterol levels, and pigmentation itself indicates cholesterol settling under the skin.
A deposit in the form of a yellow swelling or bump that occurs on tendons, fingers, palms, knees, and elbows is called xanthomas. They usually appear in large quantities and in several places.
A white or gray-white arc that appears on the cornea of the eyes is a change that may indicate high blood cholesterol. If, in addition to any of these symptoms, you are overweight, it is possible that your cholesterol is abnormal.
Memory impairment and chronic fatigue syndrome may result from vasospasm caused by fatty deposits on their walls. Blood circulation in the brain is impaired and as a result we have similar symptoms.
Narrowing of veins and arteries in the lower extremities can lead to muscle pain and fatigue in the legs. High blood pressure and a fast heart rate indicate a lack of oxygen for the heart muscle.
Sudden dizziness with severe visual impairment may indicate atherosclerosis of the eye vessels. If you find any of these symptoms in yourself, then take the test and be calm about your health.
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