As long as the lifestyle that is lived is not healthy, every man is at risk of developing hypercholesterolemia or high cholesterol. The consequences of high cholesterol in men should not be underestimated. Although the condition is rarely bothersome, over time it can lead to an imbalance of sex hormones.
High cholesterol is a disease that can affect anyone without hair. Most cases stem from an unhealthy and unbalanced diet, for example consuming too much fried food, seafood, fatty meat, dairy and ready-to-eat dishes.
It is important to remember, cholesterol is divided into two types, namely bad cholesterol or Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and good cholesterol or High Density Lipoprotein (HDL). Both of these substances are produced naturally by the liver (liver) to form hormones, vitamin D, and improve digestion.
Even so, total cholesterol levels that exceed 200 mg/dL and are left in the long term will cause many health problems, especially strokes, heart attacks, neurological diseases, and genital disorders.
Consequences of High Cholesterol in Men
Basically, cholesterol is a waxy substance that is like fat. If there are too many of them, plaque forms on the walls of the arteries which damage and block blood flow. In medical terms the condition is called atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis in men in the early stages does not cause serious symptoms. That is why, symptoms of cholesterol are often ignored. The following are symptoms that are often reported by men with high cholesterol:
- Easily tired and sleepy
- Muscle weakness and tingling
- Pain and cramps in the leg area
- Xanthoma, which is a small lump under the skin filled with fat accumulation
- Shortness of breath and chest pain
In addition, erectile dysfunction is an early symptom that is quite common for every man to feel. Unknowingly, this condition makes the sufferer have no desire for sex and impairs sexual performance due to low libido. Gradually, this certainly disrupts the harmony of the relationship.
High cholesterol and erectile dysfunction are two related health conditions. Blockage of blood vessels due to high cholesterol causes blood circulation to all organs not to run optimally, including the penis and the surrounding genital area.
Plus, high cholesterol makes it more difficult for the body to produce testosterone and a chemical called nitric oxide to relax penile tissue when erect. So the greater the cholesterol level of a man, the greater the possibility of experiencing impotence.
The effects of health conditions due to high cholesterol in men are not immediately felt. Therefore, doctors recommend that men over the age of 20 have regular cholesterol tests at least once every five years. Because at that age, the risk of high cholesterol begins to increase with age.
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