High Cholesterol
Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood, increasing risk of cardiovascular disease.
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About
Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood, increasing risk of cardiovascular disease. Usually detected through blood tests as it causes no direct symptoms.
What it feels like
No symptoms in most people — detectable only by a blood test
Yellowish deposits around the eyelids (xanthelasma) in some cases
Fatty deposits in tendons such as the Achilles or knuckles (familial hypercholesterolaemia)
Chest pain or tightness from narrowed arteries in advanced disease
Symptoms of stroke or TIA if arteries are significantly affected
When to get help
See a doctor for a cholesterol blood test every 5 years from age 35, or sooner if you have heart disease, diabetes, or a family history of high cholesterol. Seek urgent care for any symptoms of chest pain or stroke.
What it feels like
No symptoms in most people — detectable only by a blood test
Yellowish deposits around the eyelids (xanthelasma) in some cases
Fatty deposits in tendons such as the Achilles or knuckles (familial hypercholesterolaemia)
Chest pain or tightness from narrowed arteries in advanced disease
Symptoms of stroke or TIA if arteries are significantly affected
When to get help
See a doctor for a cholesterol blood test every 5 years from age 35, or sooner if you have heart disease, diabetes, or a family history of high cholesterol. Seek urgent care for any symptoms of chest pain or stroke.
WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.
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