CNN Indonesia
Wednesday, 24 Jan 2024 07:15 WIB
People often think that cholesterol marks on the neck are a measuring point for cholesterol levels in the body. Is it true? (iStock/PeopleImages)
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Often people assume signs cholesterol The neck is a measuring point for cholesterol levels in the body.
Therefore, many people feel they have high cholesterol levels because they feel tension in their neck.
There are times when neck pain is a sign of cholesterol in the neck, but this is not always the case.
Pain in the nape can be caused by many factors such as excessive stress, fatigue, and high cholesterol.
If the effect is from high cholesterol, then this condition is related to plaque buildup in the blood vessels in the neck area.
Plaque that accumulates will automatically block blood flow from the neck to the brain, causing pain.
Apart from signs of cholesterol in the neck, there are other signs of cholesterol in the body which could be a sign that the body has excess cholesterol.
Basically, high cholesterol levels do not show any obvious symptoms. Symptoms generally appear when damage to the heart and brain has occurred.
Symptoms generally appear when damage to the heart and brain has occurred.
For example, in cases that cause hypertension, high cholesterol can make you feel tired, have difficulty breathing, headaches, vision problems, irregular heartbeat and chest pain.
Many people don’t even realize they have high cholesterol until they experience serious complications, such as a heart attack or stroke.
Eating too many foods high in cholesterol, saturated fat and trans fat can increase the risk of developing high cholesterol.
Living with obesity can also increase your risk. Other lifestyle factors that can contribute to high cholesterol include inactivity and smoking.
Your genetics can also influence your chances of developing high cholesterol. Genes are passed from parent to child.
Meanwhile, in cases related to heart problems, high cholesterol can show symptoms of chest pain, nausea, extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, neck and jaw pain, upper stomach or back pain, and numbness.
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Infographic Who Must Check Cholesterol?
Collect Healthline, this sign of high cholesterol generally appears when fat triggers plaque formation in the arteries. Plaque narrows the arteries and makes blood flow less smoothly or flow in smaller quantities.
However, when cholesterol levels are high, some people can experience skin symptoms. Quote Very Well HealthFor example, cases of xanthomas, or a condition where fat starts to come out of the skin, especially around the eyes. This condition can also cause lumps on the hands, elbows and knees.
These various signs of excess cholesterol in the body are other symptoms that must be paid attention to besides signs of cholesterol in the neck.
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