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Can high cholesterol cause headaches? If so, how?

Can high cholesterol cause headaches? If so, how?

The blockage of vessels around the head and near the neck causes headaches and stiffness. This is because blood vessels are clogged by the cholesterol plaque. If this is left unchecked, the blood vessels can rupture and cause a stroke.

Last updated on 11 Apr 2023

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What causes high blood pressure and cholesterol?

Cholesterol plaque and calcium cause your arteries to become hard and narrow. Hence, its puts strain in the walls to pump blood through them. As a result, your blood pressure becomes too high. High blood pressure and high cholesterol are two of the biggest causes of heart disease

Last updated on 11 Apr 2023

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Can blood tests detect high blood pressure?

No, blood tests cannot directly tell or detect blood pressure a silent killer which damages the kidney if left unattended.

Last updated on 11 Apr 2023

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Is the high triglyceride in my blood test result dangerous?

Yes, high triglyceride levels may make you susceptible to coronary heart diseases and strokes. Hence, its advised to show to a doctor and change lifestyle habits to prevent heart diseases and acute pancreatitis.

Last updated on 11 Apr 2023

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Why can't high blood pressure be cured?

There is no cure yet for primary hypertension. That's because scientists are still trying to figure out exactly why some people get primary hypertension.

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

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Why does it matter if blood cholesterol levels are high?

Cholesterol plaque and calcium cause your arteries to become hard and narrow. Hence, its puts strain in the walls to pump blood through them. As a result, your blood pressure becomes too high. High blood pressure and high cholesterol are two of the biggest causes of heart disease

Last updated on 11 Apr 2023

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