CHOLESTEROL become one of the diseases that are often experienced by the community. This disease usually begins with mild symptoms such as a stiff neck. However, cholesterol should not be underestimated and must be treated quickly so as not to cause seriousness and attack other organs in the body.
As is well known cholesterol is a wax-like substance that resembles fat and is produced by the liver. This substance is important for the formation of cell membranes, vitamin D, and certain hormones. Since cholesterol is a fatty substance, they are insoluble in water and cannot travel through the body on their own.
Cholesterol travels by being transported through the bloodstream with the help of particles known as lipoproteins. Therefore, everyone needs to monitor their cholesterol levels regularly to reduce the risk of heart disease and blockages in blood vessels. High cholesterol levels usually do not cause any symptoms.
There is a certain set of symptoms in the body caused by high cholesterol. One of them is the neck that feels stiff and radiates to the head. As reported by Medicover Hospital, Saturday (10/30/2021), these symptoms can occur due to blockage of blood vessels in the area around the head which causes headaches in the back.
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This occurs when blood vessels are blocked by cholesterol plaques. If this is allowed to continue, then the blood vessels can burst and cause a stroke. In addition to stiffness and pain in the neck, the following: high cholesterol symptoms what you should watch out for:
1. Pain in Hands and Feet
Cholesterol buildup can clog the blood vessels of the feet and hands. This buildup of cholesterol can occur continuously and make hands and feet feel sore.
