Apr 9, 2024, 09:42 PM IST

10 warning signs of high bad LDL cholesterol levels

Sonali Sharma

Pain and discomfort happen due to limited blood circulation to the legs caused by choked or narrowed arteries can be a sign of high cholesterol

If yellowish skin patches appear on your skin on the knees, elbows, hands, or eyelids this could be a sign of high cholesterol.

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) and high cholesterol typically are conditions that are related to each other

Numbness or 'pins and needles' in the legs and feet can be a sign of high cholesterol

Cold feet especially at night can be an indicator of high cholesterol

Unusually swollen legs and feet are another sign and symptom of high cholesterol levels

A wound taking time to heal is also an indicator of high cholesterol levels in the body 

Xanthelasma is a symptom that occurs near the eye, a common sign of high cholesterol

High cholesterol can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis, a condition characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits (plaques) in the arteries.

Shortness of breath, especially during physical activity or when lying flat.

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