Question 1

what are the symptoms of high cholesterol?

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Usually none: High cholesterol usually does not have much symptoms but chronically high levels can lead to heart vessel plaque build up and cause heart attack or stroke. In some people high cholesterol builds up around the eyes called xanthelasmata and is linked to heart disease.

Question 2

can you please describe the effects on the body and the symptoms of high cholesterol?

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Cholesterol: There are no symptoms to high cholesterol. Elevated cholesterol leads to atherosclerotic vascular disease.

Question 3

what are high cholesterol levels symptoms?

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None, initially: High cholesterol has no symptoms.  However, high cholesterol over a long period of time can lead to heart disease, stroke and other problems.  You certainly don't want to wait for these things to be your first clue of having a cholesterol problem.  Have your cholesterol checked regularly by your physician and follow his or her advise on how to treat this condition.

Question 4

is high cholesterol a symptom or a condition?

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Condition: A symptom is something that you feel, such as pain, fatigue or anxiety. One can not tell if one has high cholesterol without a test (though high cholesterol may contribute to developing conditions that result in symptoms), so it is a condition. However, high cholesterol may not be as big a problem as most docs believe. See http://www.Spacedoc.Com/cholesterol_articles and my comment for more info.

Question 5

what are the effects and symptoms of high cholesterol levels?

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Atherosclerosis and: Asympotmatic.  High cholesterol, by itself, does not produce any symptoms.  It is a risk factor for atherosclerosis of blood vessels that can cause many diseases, e.g., heart attack, stroke, gangrene, kidney failure etc.

Question 6

what would be the most common causes and symptoms of high cholesterol?

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Diet and Genetic: Causes of high cholesterol are diet in high saturated fats and genetic we inherited from our parents
there mau be no symptoms in most people and it is diagnosed by glood test.Rarely you see discoloured growths in the skin called xantholasma or bumps in tendons in the hands and feet.

Question 7

are there warning signs or symptoms that might indicate that one may have high cholesterol ?

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Cholesterol: There are no early warning signs or symptoms of high cholesterol. This is why we measure it as part of a complete exam.

Question 8

i want to know the symptoms of having a high cholesterol and what is the best medicine for this. thank you?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most people with an elevated cholesterol have no symptoms for many years. But high cholesterol contributes to the development of coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. Symptoms: chest pain, dyspnea, stroke, heart attack. Treatment: low cholesterol diet, exercise, don't smoke, manage diabetes. Medications: statins (atorvastatin and Rosuvastatin are the most potent).

Question 9

what are high cholesterol's signs and symptoms?

Accepted Answer

None till advanced: High cholesterol has virtually no signs or symptoms until it is long-standing and advanced.  Your first sign of it may be your first heart attack.  If you have high cholesterol i recommend an acid-free diet: no sodas, sugars, alcohol or excessive carbohydrates.  And of course cut down on high cholesterol foods.  Exercise and drink at least 8 glasses of filtered water daily  www.Medac4u.Com.

Question 10

how do we know a persons cholesterol level is high without doing a lipid profile test? any symptoms signs?

Accepted Answer

Elevated cholesterol: No. Elevated cholesterol does not produce any symptoms until there is a heart attack, angina, or stroke. The only way to know is to check the blood test called lipid profile.

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