High cholesterol can be characterized by symptoms in the form of a stiff neck. However, many people think that this condition is a symptom of gout. Photo/Harvard Health.
Quoted from Halodoc, Saturday (4/12/2021) stiff neck due to soaring cholesterol occurs due to fat accumulation in the neck blood vessels so that blood circulation is not smooth. The accumulated fat turns into plaque and narrows the surrounding blood vessels.
Meanwhile, in gout, neck pain is caused by high purine content and will accumulate. Purines that accumulate are channeled through the blood to the body, one of which is the neck. As a result, symptoms of gout appear in the neck which becomes stiff and uncomfortable.
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Neck pain should be watched out for. If the pain lasts for a long time with variable pain intensity, this could be a sign of cholesterol and gout disease. In addition, neck pain can range from mild to severe, such as being pressed by a heavy object, stabbing, or throbbing.
The pain may get worse when you look up, turn your head, look down, or when accidentally touched. If left unchecked, this condition can interfere with daily activities so it is important to be treated immediately. Especially if accompanied by other symptoms.
These include headaches, difficulty swallowing, swollen lymph nodes in the neck area, pain in the face and shoulders and pain in the upper or lower back.
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