Here are 6 symptoms of high cholesterol that may show up on the body and face, though high cholesterol is often silent and doesn't cause obvious symptoms until it leads to complications:
🧬 1. Xanthelasma (Yellowish Patches Around the Eyes)
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What it is: Fatty deposits (cholesterol) that appear as soft, yellow plaques on or around the eyelids.
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Why it matters: Common in people with high LDL (bad cholesterol) levels.
👣 2. Fatty Lumps (Xanthomas) on Skin
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Where: Elbows, knees, hands, feet, or buttocks.
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What it looks like: Small to large yellowish, soft, fatty lumps under the skin.
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Clue: A sign of severely elevated cholesterol or inherited lipid disorders.
👀 3. Arcus Senilis (Grayish Ring Around the Cornea)
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What it is: A gray or white ring at the edge of the cornea, visible in the eye.
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Seen in: Older adults naturally, but in younger people, it may suggest high cholesterol.
🦶 4. Leg Pain or Numbness (Especially During Walking)
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Reason: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) caused by cholesterol buildup narrowing arteries.
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Clue: Discomfort, cramping, or weakness in legs during activity that improves with rest.
💔 5. Chest Pain or Tightness (Angina)
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Cause: Narrowed heart arteries due to plaque buildup.
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Clue: Especially in exertion, may signal reduced blood flow from high cholesterol-related atherosclerosis.
🧎 6. Poor Wound Healing or Cold Feet
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Why: Poor circulation due to cholesterol-plaque-clogged arteries.
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Look for: Cold toes, slow-healing cuts, especially in diabetics or older adults.
⚠️ Note: These signs usually appear after cholesterol has already caused damage. Routine blood testing is the best way to detect high cholesterol early.
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