People with high cholesterol may be at increased risk of having a heart attack, such as a heart attack or stroke.
However, in severe cases, symptoms of high cholesterol may appear due to an enlarged liver and spleen.
Triglycerides and cholesterol are two major types of fats that the body relies on for energy and to protect the body from the cold.
And these fats and proteins that circulate in the bloodstream form their own lipoproteins, which help distinguish between bad and good cholesterol.
"One of them is low-density lipoproteins (LDL). It's known as 'bad' cholesterol because it increases the risk of a heart attack. Ideally, it should be less than 130 mg/dL," Mount Sinai explains.
When there is too much cholesterol in the bloodstream, the body is prone to creating more fatty deposits in the blood vessels.
Eventually, these deposits stick to the inner walls of the arteries and narrow the passages, limiting the amount of blood the vessels can hold.
Mount Sinai adds: "There are no symptoms of high cholesterol unless the condition is severe. In such cases, fat deposits can form in the tendons and skin or even cause severe stomach pain due to an enlarged liver or spleen."
Unexplained abdominal swelling or pain may occur when vascular triglyceride levels are close to or greater than 800 mg/dL.
These high levels may also cause symptoms such as severe abdominal pain and frequent bouts of nausea.
The liver is related to cholesterol in that it is responsible for producing and removing excess amounts of cholesterol.
And when the diet is rich in cholesterol, it tends to build up fat around the liver, paving the way for liver damage and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
This creates a vicious cycle. Dysfunction in the liver can, in turn, impede the organ's ability to produce or eliminate cholesterol, leading to a larger buildup.
The NHS states that high cholesterol is caused by eating fatty foods, not exercising enough, being overweight, smoking and drinking alcohol.
Although it can also run in families, most people can lower their cholesterol by eating healthy and getting more exercise.
YorktTest Scientific Director Dr Gail Hart commented: “High cholesterol can often go silent, but if left unchecked it can lead to a heart attack or stroke. The statistics for young people, in particular, are interesting. "Those in their 20s and 30s may not realize that this condition is even affecting them. But the good news is that in many cases, cholesterol levels can be rebalanced through lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy, balanced diet and exercising."
Source: Express
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