If these signs start appearing in the body, then understand that cholesterol has increased; get the test done immediately

News Topical, Digital Desk : Due to our food habits and lifestyle, the problem of high cholesterol is becoming common. This problem is not only seen in the elderly, but now it is also seen in the youth. If cholesterol is not controlled in time, then there is a risk of heart attack.

To find out the cholesterol level, you have to get a normal blood test done, because it does not have any specific symptoms. But your body definitely tries to alert you through some signs (Signs of High Cholesterol). After identifying these signs, you should get the test done immediately, so that cholesterol can be controlled in time. Let's know what those signs are.

What are the signs of increased cholesterol?

• Fatigue and weakness- If you feel constant fatigue or weakness in the body without any specific reason   , then this can be a sign of high cholesterol. Cholesterol causes obstruction in blood flow, due to which the body does not get the right amount of oxygen and fatigue occurs.
• Chest pain or heaviness- When cholesterol levels increase, the arteries become narrow, which causes problems in blood reaching the heart. This can cause chest pain, tightness or heaviness. This can also be a sign of angina or heart attack, so do not ignore it.
• Leg pain or cramps- When arteries in the legs become blocked due to cholesterol, pain, numbness or cramps in the legs can occur, especially while walking or climbing stairs. This is considered a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD).
• Shortness of breath- Due to high cholesterol, the heart has to work harder to pump blood, which can cause shortness of breath. If you have trouble breathing even while doing normal tasks, contact a doctor immediately.
• Yellow spots on the skin- When cholesterol levels increase, yellow spots or lumps called xanthomas may appear on the skin. These usually appear around the eyes, on the hands or feet and indicate high cholesterol.
• Dizziness or headache – Due to blockage in the arteries, proper amount of blood is not able to reach the brain, which can cause dizziness, headache or  weak memory .

Why is a blood test necessary?

If symptoms of increased cholesterol are seen, a lipid profile test should be done immediately. In this test, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), triglycerides and total cholesterol in the body are examined.

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