Symptoms of high bad cholesterol.. Warning signs that sound the alarm
Although high LDL cholesterol is known to lack symptoms, an expert shares the warning signs that your body may be showing.
And it is necessary to get the levels of harmful cholesterol out of the red zone to avoid health problems that may reach heart attack and stroke.
The British newspaper, Express, quoted Dr. Monica Wasserman, saying that high cholesterol levels do not have specific signs or symptoms, and a blood test is the main requirement to determine high cholesterol levels, and because of this lack of symptoms, the health condition is often called the silent disease.
However, there are some warning signs that can help identify excess cholesterol in your body, including signs in your legs and feet that may indicate that plaque formation has developed in your arteries and blood vessels.
Other important warning signs that may indicate high bad cholesterol include:
Source
Extreme cold in the lower part of the body
frequent shortness of breath
Nausea
feeling tired
Hypertension
pale nails
According to the doctor, the most reliable way to know your cholesterol levels is to take a blood test, and once you have confirmation of high cholesterol in your blood, your doctor will determine the best course of treatment.
There is a lot you can do to lower your LDL cholesterol, from lifestyle changes to medication, for example a cholesterol-lowering diet focusing on eating less fatty foods rich in saturated fats.
The NHS recommends eating more:
Oily fish (mackerel, salmon).
vegetables and fruits.
Nuts and seeds.
Physical activity, such as getting at least 150 minutes of exercise per week, and quitting smoking can also help eliminate high levels of LDL cholesterol.
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