High blood cholesterol..a warning sign that appears in the hands

Although high cholesterol may not have obvious symptoms, there are some warning signs that indicate the possibility of this disease, including a sign that appears on the hands, specifically in the nails.

And the British newspaper, “Express”, quoted Dr. Eva Kopeliot as saying that when cholesterol levels exceed the healthy range, harmful cholesterol may lead to heart disease and stroke, and indicated that high cholesterol in the blood leads to the formation of plaque in the blood vessels and as a result, the cycle can be affected. Blood in different parts of the body, including the hands.

She added that the nails may sound alarm bells for high cholesterol, as the patient may have dark lines under the nails.

And the doctor warned that poor blood flow due to deposits in the blood vessels may also lead to numbness, high blood pressure and may lead to a stroke.

To treat high harmful cholesterol, doctors may prescribe certain types of medications, as well as the need to change the diet and stay away from foods rich in saturated fats and replace them with fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and fish, as well as the need to exercise regularly and quit smoking.

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