Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 - 2:02 pm
Category: Cholesterol
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HIgh cholesterol per se do not produce any symptoms. Only if it produces blood vessel blocks, it will produce symptoms, depending on the site of block. If it blocks a blood vessel of the brain, it will produce a stroke; heart attack if it blocks the blood vessel of the heart and so on.
Cholesterol is a waysubstance necessary for cell metabolism which also gives strength and resistance to the exterior cell membrance. cholesterol also has a negative aspect. When too much of it is found floating the blood stream, it can deposit itself on the walls of the arteries and begins a process of obstruction that leads to arteriosclerosis.
Symptoms:- the process is complicated, neverthless, the situation is such that the cells connected to the blood vessel walls fill with cholesterol and form platelets(made of fat, cells and cell waste)these end up to producing fat-filled veins (Atherosclerosis)that slowly obstruct the flow of oxygenated blood, causing a heart attack or apoplexy. The symptoms of this obstruction will be evidenced according to the area obstructed.
Example: If the obstruction is in the arteries that supply blood to the head ( carotid, etc.,), the symptoms are
Facial paralysis, and/or blindness in only one eye., Paralysis in one side of the body, arm,leg, etc.,, Difficulty in speaking, Difficulty in remembering, Mental confusion, possible headache.
thanks.
Dyslipidemia is elevation of plasma cholesterol and/or TGs or a low HDL level that contributes to the development of atherosclerosis. Causes may be primary (genetic) or secondary. Diagnosis is by measuring plasma levels of total cholesterol, TGs, and individual lipoproteins. Treatment is dietary changes, exercise, and lipid-lowering drugs.(Merck)
Elevated cholesterol does not lead to specific symptoms unless it has been longstanding. Some types of hypercholesterolemia lead to specific physical findings: xanthoma (thickening of tendons due to accumulation of cholesterol), xanthelasma palpabrum (yellowish patches around the eyelids) and arcus senilis (white discoloration of the peripheral cornea).
Longstanding elevated hypercholesterolemia leads to accelerated atherosclerosis; this can express itself in a number of cardiovascular diseases:
* Angina pectoris (chest pain on exertion)
* Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
* Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs, “mini-strokes”)
* Stroke
* Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
(Wikipedia)
High cholesterol has no symptoms. A blood test is the only way to detect high cholesterol.
When to see a doctor
Ask your doctor for a baseline cholesterol test at age 20 and then have your cholesterol retested at least every five years. If your test results aren’t within desirable ranges, your doctor may recommend more frequent measurements. Your doctor may also suggest you have more frequent tests if you have a family history of high cholesterol or other risk factors, like smoking or diabetes. (MayoClinic)
One symptom of high cholesterol that has not been treated over time, is to develop fat deposit(s) on your lower eyelids (near your lashes).
Otherwise, there really is not clear-cut symptoms. Hypercholesterimia is often genetic. Chances are if one of your parents was diagnosed with high cholesterol, you have a pretty good chance of having the same fate.
Their are home tests available to check your cholesterol levels–but, are somewhat costly.
Doctors will often order an array of tests including: Lipid Profile–this will measure your triglyceride–LDL and HDL. It will also measure a ratio to determine whether you are at risk for cardiovascular disease (Bad Cholesterol is elevated).
If left untreated, high cholersterol can lead to blockage of the hearts artery which can lead to any of a number of heart conditions–including a heart attack.
People are receiving screening at an earlier age for cholersterol and can modify high levels through diet and exercise or with statin-lowering medications.
My Homeopathic Doctor recommends 3-6 Fish Oil capsules as well as Niacin.
There are no symptoms… the only way to know is to have a blood test. Be sure to follow any dietary restrictions you are given prior to the test.
See http://www.smart-heart-living.com/choles... for more information about cholesterol.
Having high cholesterol shows no symptoms, your arteries start getting blocked, by the time you develop or perhaps not, highblood pressure, you are a walking stroke.
If you are an adult you should have your cholesterol checked yearly.
.Breathlessness while walking stairs, chest pain (lump pain in the centre of heart region, sweating etc. Go for a Lipid Profile test and the result will show for itself.
There are no symptoms. You have to have a blood test. For the best results, have it done by a lab not a desktop machine in a grocery store. And you should fast (not eat) for 12 hrs. prior to the test.
HIgh cholesterol per se do not produce any symptoms. Only if it produces blood vessel blocks, it will produce symptoms, depending on the site of block. If it blocks a blood vessel of the brain, it will produce a stroke; heart attack if it blocks the blood vessel of the heart and so on.
Cholesterol is a waysubstance necessary for cell metabolism which also gives strength and resistance to the exterior cell membrance. cholesterol also has a negative aspect. When too much of it is found floating the blood stream, it can deposit itself on the walls of the arteries and begins a process of obstruction that leads to arteriosclerosis.
Symptoms:- the process is complicated, neverthless, the situation is such that the cells connected to the blood vessel walls fill with cholesterol and form platelets(made of fat, cells and cell waste)these end up to producing fat-filled veins (Atherosclerosis)that slowly obstruct the flow of oxygenated blood, causing a heart attack or apoplexy. The symptoms of this obstruction will be evidenced according to the area obstructed.
Example: If the obstruction is in the arteries that supply blood to the head ( carotid, etc.,), the symptoms are
Facial paralysis, and/or blindness in only one eye., Paralysis in one side of the body, arm,leg, etc.,, Difficulty in speaking, Difficulty in remembering, Mental confusion, possible headache.
thanks.
Dyslipidemia is elevation of plasma cholesterol and/or TGs or a low HDL level that contributes to the development of atherosclerosis. Causes may be primary (genetic) or secondary. Diagnosis is by measuring plasma levels of total cholesterol, TGs, and individual lipoproteins. Treatment is dietary changes, exercise, and lipid-lowering drugs.(Merck)
Elevated cholesterol does not lead to specific symptoms unless it has been longstanding. Some types of hypercholesterolemia lead to specific physical findings: xanthoma (thickening of tendons due to accumulation of cholesterol), xanthelasma palpabrum (yellowish patches around the eyelids) and arcus senilis (white discoloration of the peripheral cornea).
Longstanding elevated hypercholesterolemia leads to accelerated atherosclerosis; this can express itself in a number of cardiovascular diseases:
* Angina pectoris (chest pain on exertion)
* Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
* Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs, “mini-strokes”)
* Stroke
* Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
(Wikipedia)
High cholesterol has no symptoms. A blood test is the only way to detect high cholesterol.
When to see a doctor
Ask your doctor for a baseline cholesterol test at age 20 and then have your cholesterol retested at least every five years. If your test results aren’t within desirable ranges, your doctor may recommend more frequent measurements. Your doctor may also suggest you have more frequent tests if you have a family history of high cholesterol or other risk factors, like smoking or diabetes. (MayoClinic)
One symptom of high cholesterol that has not been treated over time, is to develop fat deposit(s) on your lower eyelids (near your lashes).
Otherwise, there really is not clear-cut symptoms. Hypercholesterimia is often genetic. Chances are if one of your parents was diagnosed with high cholesterol, you have a pretty good chance of having the same fate.
Their are home tests available to check your cholesterol levels–but, are somewhat costly.
Doctors will often order an array of tests including: Lipid Profile–this will measure your triglyceride–LDL and HDL. It will also measure a ratio to determine whether you are at risk for cardiovascular disease (Bad Cholesterol is elevated).
If left untreated, high cholersterol can lead to blockage of the hearts artery which can lead to any of a number of heart conditions–including a heart attack.
People are receiving screening at an earlier age for cholersterol and can modify high levels through diet and exercise or with statin-lowering medications.
My Homeopathic Doctor recommends 3-6 Fish Oil capsules as well as Niacin.
There are no symptoms… the only way to know is to have a blood test. Be sure to follow any dietary restrictions you are given prior to the test.
See http://www.smart-heart-living.com/choles... for more information about cholesterol.
Having high cholesterol shows no symptoms, your arteries start getting blocked, by the time you develop or perhaps not, highblood pressure, you are a walking stroke.
If you are an adult you should have your cholesterol checked yearly.
.Breathlessness while walking stairs, chest pain (lump pain in the centre of heart region, sweating etc. Go for a Lipid Profile test and the result will show for itself.
There are no symptoms. You have to have a blood test. For the best results, have it done by a lab not a desktop machine in a grocery store. And you should fast (not eat) for 12 hrs. prior to the test.
No symptoms as such. Even lean people may have cholesterol. So better check for blood cholesterol level
Symptoms are rare. Generally, you must get a blood test to know if you have high blood pressure.