test or assume the discomfort is caused by indigestion.
5. Sudden Weakness, Trouble Speaking, or Loss of Balance
High cholesterol can contribute to plaque buildup in arteries supplying the brain. If blood flow becomes blocked, a stroke may occur.
Possible stroke symptoms include:
- Sudden weakness or numbness, particularly on one side of the body.
- Sudden difficulty speaking or understanding speech.
- Sudden loss of vision or blurred vision.
- Sudden dizziness, loss of balance, or difficulty walking.
- A sudden, severe headache with no obvious explanation.
These symptoms do not prove that cholesterol
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