Can high cholesterol levels cause symptoms?
Yes, high cholesterol levels cause symptoms such as numbness, shortness of breathe, palpitations, extreme fatigue and high blood pressure.
Last updated on 12 Apr 2023
The major risk of LDL cholesterol is that it aids in the built up of plaque which in turn poses a risk of heart diseases and strokes.
A person is considered at high risk for developing heart disease if their total cholesterol level is higher than 240 mg/dL, LDL levels are higher than 160 mg/dL (190 mg/dL is even higher risk), and if the HDL level is below 40 mg/dL
In adults, total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered healthy. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is borderline high. A reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high
Healthy individuals are recommended to get their cholesterol checked every 4 to 6 years. However, people who have heart disease, diabetes, or a family history of high cholesterol, need to get their cholesterol checked more often
High cholesterol and heart diseases are related and its a truth and not a myth.
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