Symptoms of High Blood Cholesterol
Causes of High Blood Cholesterol
Complications of High Blood Cholesterol
Prevention of High Blood Cholesterol
Dr. Arun Can Guide You Well If You Have High Blood Cholesterol
High Blood Cholesterol
It is a medical condition wherein an abnormal amount of cholesterol is there in the blood. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is found in all cells & tissues of the body. It is used to make hormones and to build cell membranes and also vitamin D. Although cholesterol is essential for the body, too much cholesterol can be harmful.
Symptoms of High Blood Cholesterol
There are usually no such prominent symptoms of high cholesterol. It is a silent condition that can only be detected with a blood test. Also, if the condition is severe, it can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other health problems. Some symptoms of high cholesterol may include:
- Fatigue
- Chest pain
- Leg cramps
- Heart palpitations
- Shortness of breath
Causes of High Blood Cholesterol
Certain factors can largely contribute to this serious health condition of high cholesterol, which may include the following:
- Age
- Weight
- Gender
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Lifestyle
- Certain medications
- Genetics or family history
- Wrong diet (high in saturated fats & trans fats)
Risk Factors
Risk factors for high blood cholesterol include the following:
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Gender (being female)
- Age (being over the age of 45 for men and over the age of 55 for women)
- If some of your immediate family members have been suffering from such a condition
Complications of High Blood Cholesterol
It can sometimes result in causing many different concerning health complications, to include the following:
- Stroke
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
Prevention of High Blood Cholesterol
There are many things you can do to prevent high blood cholesterol:
- Quitting smoking
- Eating a healthy diet
- Exercising regularly
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Taking cholesterol-lowering medications
Dr. Arun Can Guide You Well If You Have High Blood Cholesterol
If you have high blood cholesterol, you may be at risk for heart disease. Dr. Arun can help you understand your risk and take steps to lower your cholesterol. It is quite a common medical condition in most of the Indian adults, which can result in causing severe heart disease(s). But there are things you can do to lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease. Dr. Arun can help you understand your risk and take steps to lower your cholesterol. He can also help you manage your cholesterol with lifestyle changes and medication. If you have high cholesterol, talk to Dr. Arun today. Dr. Arun is a board-certified cardiologist, who is passionate about helping his patients improve their cardiovascular health. He has extensive experience treating high cholesterol and can tailor a treatment plan to meet your individual needs. If you have high cholesterol, don’t wait to get treatment. Dr. Arun can guide you on the path to better cardiovascular health. Schedule an appointment with him today. He can help you lower your risk of heart disease and live a healthier life.
