High cholesterol often has no obvious symptoms, but certain signs can indicate a potential problem. Ignoring these signals may increase the risk of heart disease and other complications.

High cholesterol often has no obvious symptoms, but certain signs can indicate a potential problem. Ignoring these signals may increase the risk of heart disease and other complications.

Here are some hidden signs of high cholesterol:

Here are some hidden signs of high cholesterol:  

Yellowish Skin Patches (Xanthomas): Fat deposits under the skin, usually around the eyes, elbows, or knees.

Yellowish Skin Patches (Xanthomas): Fat deposits under the skin, usually around the eyes, elbows, or knees.  

Frequent Chest Pain (Angina): Blocked arteries can reduce blood flow, causing chest discomfort.

Frequent Chest Pain (Angina): Blocked arteries can reduce blood flow, causing chest discomfort.  

Numbness or Tingling in Limbs: Poor circulation due to cholesterol buildup can lead to these sensations.

Numbness or Tingling in Limbs: Poor circulation due to cholesterol buildup can lead to these sensations.  

Dark Lines in the Eyes (Corneal Arcus): A gray or white ring around the cornea, often seen in older adults.

Dark Lines in the Eyes (Corneal Arcus): A gray or white ring around the cornea, often seen in older adults.  

Leg Cramps or Pain While Walking: Restricted blood flow can cause discomfort in the legs.

Leg Cramps or Pain While Walking: Restricted blood flow can cause discomfort in the legs.  

Slow Healing Wounds: Poor circulation affects the body's ability to heal cuts and bruises.

Slow Healing Wounds: Poor circulation affects the body's ability to heal cuts and bruises.  

Dizziness or Frequent Headaches: Reduced blood supply to the brain may lead to these symptoms.

Dizziness or Frequent Headaches: Reduced blood supply to the brain may lead to these symptoms.  

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