Symptoms that indicate high cholesterol levels have been revealed – it is dangerous to ignore them – Health

Rambler shared expert recommendations for determining high cholesterol levels in the body by external signs, Sports.kz reports.

High cholesterol levels are often called a silent threat because they can go unnoticed for years. However, in some cases, the body still gives signals indicating a problem. Among them are external manifestations that can be seen with the naked eye.

Xanthelasmas are small yellowish plaques that usually appear in the eyelid area. They arise due to the deposition of fats in the subcutaneous tissues. These formations are painless and do not cause discomfort, but they signal a violation of fat metabolism.

Another manifestation is tendon xanthomas. These are firm nodules that can be found in the Achilles tendon area, hands or elbows. Their development is associated with…