Doctors warn of symptoms suggestive of high cholesterol
Sudden numbness and weakness in your arms or legs may indicate high blood cholesterol levels. Its accumulation contributes to the development of heart disease, according to the British newspaper Daily Express , citing experts from the Mayo Clinic medical institution.
At the same time, weakness and numbness in the limbs are not direct symptoms of high cholesterol levels. So, atherosclerosis can occur when an artery is blocked by fat, cholesterol and other substances. In turn, tingling sensations in the extremities can occur when plaque builds up in the arteries that lead to the brain.
The only way to find out your blood cholesterol level is with a blood test. But slurred speech, temporary loss of vision in one eye, and problems with the muscles of the face can indicate an increased level of cholesterol in the blood.
In addition, a diet high in saturated fat and trans fat can affect cholesterol levels, according to doctors.
Earlier, the United Kingdom's National Health Service approved a new technology to lower cholesterol levels. The injection will be given twice a year.
