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An increase in cholesterol in the body usually occurs due to a health problem, mental illness or errors in the diet, but it often does not show any symptoms, according to Dr. Ahmed Anwar, a consultant in internal medicine and diabetes.
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Anwar added that it is not always easy to notice the lack of cholesterol in the body, but some people may not know regarding it until following an emergency health problem, such as a heart attack or stroke.
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The consultant of internal diseases and diabetes pointed out that cholesterol is deposited very slowly over the years in the walls of blood vessels, and following it causes hardening in these walls, symptoms begin to appear as a result of sclerosis and not high cholesterol.
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Anwar explained that, therefore, the symptoms of cholesterol are silent and often do not appear with any symptoms, yet it is known and discovered through medical analyzes, stressing that there are some categories for which these analyzes must be performed periodically every year, including diabetics, pressure, over forty. years, and obese patients.
The consultant of internal diseases and diabetes confirmed that in the event of high levels of cholesterol in the body, there will be a pharmacological treatment by the specialized doctor, and another nutritional one that depends on following a diet also in consultation with the doctor.
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Anwar explained that only some procedures can be followed to maintain cholesterol levels in the body, such as following a heart-healthy diet, sports activity, a healthy lifestyle, and taking blood pressure medications. Continuous, and pay attention to symptoms of anxiety and depression as soon as they appear.
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