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Can high cholesterol cause headaches? If so, how?

Can high cholesterol cause headaches? If so, how?

The blockage of vessels around the head and near the neck causes headaches and stiffness. This is because blood vessels are clogged by the cholesterol plaque. If this is left unchecked, the blood vessels can rupture and cause a stroke.

Last updated on 11 Apr 2023

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What do cholesterol levels mean?

Cholesterol levels simply signify that there are lipids circulating in the blood and they are making you susceptible to heart diseases.

Last updated on 11 Apr 2023

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Are high blood pressure and high cholesterol linked?

Yes, they are linked. Cholesterol plaque and calcium cause your arteries to become hard and narrow. This results in the heart pumping blood much harder than usual.

Last updated on 11 Apr 2023

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How does LDL cause hypertension and diabetes?

Too much LDL ('bad') cholesterol in your bloodstream can form plaque on damaged artery walls. Once there is too much strain on the heart to pump blood then it leads to the onset of hypertension. Few research suggests that it also affects the pancreas hence it can also lead to diabetes.

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

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Can blood tests detect high blood pressure?

No, blood tests cannot directly tell or detect blood pressure a silent killer which damages the kidney if left unattended.

Last updated on 11 Apr 2023

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How to reduce the blood cholestrol?

One must drink alcohol in moderation as it is one of the major reasons for unexplained high cholesterol along with unhealthy foods. Also, exercise for 5 days a week so that cholesterol levels are in check.

Last updated on 11 Apr 2023

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