Symptoms of High Cholesterol: High cholesterol is a silent health problem that often grows without any major symptoms. It is also known as the 'silent killer' because there are no obvious signs in its early stages. However, when the amount of cholesterol in the body increases too much and it starts accumulating in the arteries as plaque, it narrows the arteries, which impedes blood flow.

In such a situation, the risk of serious problems like heart disease, heart attack, and stroke increases manifold. When symptoms start appearing, they are often a sign that the problem has become serious and medical help is needed immediately. Talking about its common symptoms, most people are aware of chest pain and shortness of breath. Let us know about four such major symptoms of these symptoms in this article, which are the main symptoms of increased cholesterol in the body.

Chest pain and shortness of breath
The accumulation of cholesterol in the blood vessels causes the arteries to become hard and narrow, resulting in not enough oxygen-rich blood reaching the heart. This condition is called atherosclerosis. When these arteries narrow, a person may experience chest pain during activity or stress.

This pain is often felt as heaviness, pressure, or tightness. Due to reduced blood flow, the body does not get enough oxygen, which can also cause shortness of breath.

Pain or numbness in the legs
When cholesterol increases in the body, it affects not only the arteries of the heart but also the arteries of the legs and other organs, which is called peripheral artery disease. Due to this, pain, cramps, heaviness or numbness can be felt in the legs, especially while walking or exercising. This pain often subsides when resting. This is a clear sign that blood flow in your body is being disrupted.

Fatigue or weakness
Due to increased cholesterol in the body, due to blockage in the arteries, sufficient oxygen and nutrients are not able to reach the cells and muscles. Due to this, constant fatigue or general weakness can be felt without any apparent reason. This affects the body's energy and can also make daily activities difficult.

Yellow spots near the eyes or on the eyelids

Another visible sign of high cholesterol is yellow or orange spots appearing near the eyes or on the eyelids. These are deposits of fat, which directly indicate high cholesterol levels in the body. These spots are usually painless, but they can be an important warning.

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