Cholesterol: 5 symptoms that warn you it’s too high

is high, but they can indicate a medical emergency.

Call emergency services immediately if you or someone nearby develops sudden stroke symptoms—even if they disappear after a few minutes. Do not drive yourself to the hospital.

Prompt treatment can be lifesaving.

Why High Cholesterol Often Goes Unnoticed

The biggest misconception about high cholesterol is that you will feel unwell when your levels become dangerous.

In reality, high cholesterol usually causes no symptoms. Yellowish skin deposits or corneal rings occur only in some people, often those with particularly high or inherited

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