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Here is presented information about the problem &
causes of High Blood Cholesterol.
High Blood Cholesterol Information
Hypercholesterolemia, or high cholesterol, is a
condition wherein fatty deposits develop in the blood vessels.
Cholesterol is used by the body to build healthy cells as well as some
vital hormones. When more and more of these deposits accumulate, it
becomes difficult for enough blood to flow through the arteries, thus
decreasing the oxygen in the blood stream. Eventually, such a condition
increases the risk of a heart attack and can cause brain stroke.
Consumption of wrong type of food is the largest contributor of high
cholesterol in a person. To know more about the causes and symptoms of
high cholesterol, read the following lines.
Causes Of High Cholesterol
- Heredity factors
- Excess weight
- Lack of physical activity/exercise
- Eating too much saturated fat
- Excessive smoking
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Stress
- Age
- Certain diseases
- Gender
- Certain medication
Symptoms Of High Cholesterol
High cholesterol has no symptoms. A blood test is the only way to detect
high cholesterol. The symptoms that can be seen are actually the effect
of high cholesterol on the health of a person. These include coronary
disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.
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