Gold Notes Around the Eye, Warning sign of High Cholesterol
High cholesterol is known as a silent killer because it progresses silently, has few symptoms but increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. One of the notable signs is the small yellow spots around the eyes.
According to research published in StatPearls (USA), these nuts are called xanthelasma palpebrarum, which are actually cholesterol patches that accumulate under the skin. Although they do not cause a direct danger, they can reflect high blood fat in the body.
Patients often take the yellow spots around the eyelids lightly because they think they only affect aesthetics, emphasizes Dr. Swarup Swaraj Pal, a cardiologist in India. However, their appearance is an early sign that the body is having problems with cholesterol and needs to be examined for a medical examination immediately".
If not paying attention, these accumulated fat patches can go hand in hand with a high risk of coronary artery disease, directly affecting cardiovascular health.
Prolonged fatigue and chest pain, cardiovascular warning
In addition to yellow spot around the eyes, unusual fatigue is also an important symptom. When cholesterol is deeply deposited in the arteries, blood flow decreases, the heart has to work harder to pump blood, making the patient feel exhausted.
A study published in the Journal of Psychological Research (USA) shows that prolonged fatigue can be directly related to reduced blood circulation due to clogged arteries. If this condition occurs even if you have get enough sleep, consider checking your blood cholesterol.
In addition, the feeling of slight chest tightness when walking briskly or climbing stairs should not be ignored. This can be a symptom of angina, a sign that the heart is not supplied with enough oxygenated blood.
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), angina often results from high LDL (bad) cholesterol causing narrowing or clogged coronary arteries. If not treated promptly, this condition can lead to serious complications such as heart attack.
Many patients ignore the feeling of fleeting breast pain, recommends Dr. Pal. But that was when the body sent a distress signal. Early detection gives us the opportunity to prevent dangerous cardiovascular events."
Proactively check and prevent
High cholesterol does not always cause obvious symptoms. Therefore, experts recommend that in addition to paying attention to silent signs, each person should check blood lipids periodically, especially if there is a family history of heart disease.
Healthy eating habits, maintaining a reasonable weight, exercising regularly and avoiding smoking are important measures to control cholesterol. Proactive prevention will help protect your heart and health.