High levels of cholesterol in the blood increase the risk of heart attacks

Posted by Rania Amer

Sunday, March 05, 2023 07:00 PM

A study revealed that severe stomach pain predicts the risk of many diseases, including high cholesterol level In the blood, patients with high cholesterol are at risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to Express.

The study added that the symptoms of high cholesterol appear due to an enlarged liver and spleen.Triglycerides and cholesterol are two major types of fats that the body relies on for energy and to protect the body from the cold.And these fats and proteins that circulate in the bloodstream form their own lipoproteins, which help distinguish between bad and good cholesterol.

The study indicated the difference between each of the low-density lipoproteins (LDL) It is known as the “bad” cholesterol because it increases the risk of a heart attack. When there is too much cholesterol in the bloodstream, the body is prone to build up more fatty deposits in the blood vessels.

In the same context, there are no symptoms of high cholesterol unless the condition is severe. In such cases, fat deposits can form in the tendons and skin or even cause severe stomach pain due to an enlarged liver or spleen.“.

Unexplained abdominal swelling or pain may occur when vascular triglycerides are close to or greater than 800 mg/dL..These high levels may also cause symptoms such as severe abdominal pain and frequent bouts of nausea.

High cholesterol is caused by eating fatty foods, not exercising enough, being overweight, smoking and drinking alcohol.

For his part, Dr. Jill Hart said that high cholesterol can often remain silent, but if it is not addressed it can lead to a heart attack or stroke.