High blood cholesterol..a warning sign that appears around the eyes

High cholesterol is a disease that does not show obvious symptoms and its detection is through a blood test, but in some cases it may have warning signs, including a warning sign that appears around the eye, which is yellowish lumps, and in the event that such a sign appears, it must be Measure your cholesterol level to find out early if you have it, and to avoid the risks posed by high bad cholesterol, which accumulates slowly in the blood and puts people at risk of heart disease.

The British newspaper, "Express" quoted Dr. Susan Sarangapani, as saying that one of the most early warning signs that cholesterol has begun to accumulate in the blood vessels is the appearance of what is known as "Xanthelasma", which are white-yellow lumps on the upper and lower eyelids of the eye.

And she continued: "About half of the people who develop xanthelasma suffer from high cholesterol, because it is caused by fat deposits, and these people can have high levels of harmful cholesterol or may also be the result of a lack of low-density lipids or good cholesterol."

Although cholesterol does not usually appear with many warning signs, the appearance of this warning sign around your eyes may be an indication.

The doctor indicated that women are more likely to get xanthelasma, especially those who are middle-aged or older, as well as those with other health problems such as obesity, diabetes and thyroid problems, and although these lumps are not painful and may not cause itching, their shape is quite clear. It is unpleasant for some who suffer from it.

The doctor explained that the xanthelasma will not disappear on its own, but can get worse, and the most effective way to remove these lumps is through surgery or chemical peels, as determined by the doctor.

And the doctor stresses the need to take immediate action if you have high cholesterol so that it does not cause problems in the heart and blood vessels, and once your doctor confirms high cholesterol in the blood, the next step is to recover your levels from the danger zone through lifestyle modifications, diet and medications which the doctor prescribes.

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