35% of the adult population in Chile is said to have high cholesterol. Many patients do not undergo general tests and therefore may have high levels without knowing it. These are some symptoms that can appear with this disease.
To know if a person has the cholesterol high, it is necessary to do blood tests . However, many patients do not have annual check-ups and may therefore have altered levels without knowing it.
According to data from Las Condes Clinic , 35% of the Chilean adult population has high cholesterol and at least a third of cases are thought to be due to a dietary factor. The big problem with this condition is that “bad” fats (LDL) build up in the arteries over time, increasing the risk of developing chronic and even fatal diseases.
For him, Detecting the problem in time can be essential to take care of our health .
But, Is there a way to tell if a person has high cholesterol just by looking at them or smelling them?
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How to Tell If You Have High Cholesterol Using Hand and Eye Signals
It will always be important to get into the habit of going to the doctor at least once a year. to undergo general examinations and find out how our body is doing.
And typical symptoms don’t always appear. They could show that the body is suffering from some problem, such as fatigue, dizziness or poor circulation. However, Some obvious signs of high cholesterol can be seen in the hands, feet, and eyes.
According to American Ophthalmological Society , High cholesterol can cause small yellow growths, called xanthelasmas, around or above the eyelids. These are cholesterol deposits that form under the skin.
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And even if we see it mostly on the eyelids, These growths can also appear on the hands and feet. In these areas, they are called tendon xanthomas which appear when fat accumulates in the tendons and can cause inflammation.
Another obvious symptom would be the “senile arc” in the eye. that, according to the prestigious Mayo Clinic it is a gray or white arc that appears above the eye and can even become a kind of ring that surrounds the iris. Its appearance is due to the fat that is deposited on the edge of the cornea.
Furthermore, Hands and feet may experience tingling (due to circulation problems from fat), changes in skin tone, and weakness.
The doctors’ call is to have regular general examinations, exercise and have a Healthy eating and balanced, This will be the best remedy and preventive to avoid problems related to high levels of “bad” fats in our body.
Source: Latercera
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