High cholesterol is mostly diagnose on routine screening and has no known symptoms. Cholesterol is more common for those who have a family history of it or improper lifestyle such as eating a diet high in saturated fat may play a major role.
Cholesterol symptoms
Some with hyperlipidemia may experience some symptoms, still it is difficult to diagnose or doubting high cholesterol based on symptoms. The best option to diagnose hyperlipidemia is by the blood test.
Some common cholesterol symptoms are:
- Fatigue,
- Loose stools,
- Poor appetite,
- Dizziness,
- Pale face,
- Sweating with little/no exertion,
- Congestion of chest
- Palpitations of heart
If one has some of these cholesterol symptoms, then it is advisable to have a blood test to confirm. It is always preferable to go for a routine screening blood test; this is the best way to diagnose high cholesterol in time.
Cholesterol risk factors
If any of the following applies to you, then maybe having more risk to hyperlipidemia.
- Regularly choose to eat prepared or fast food.
- Eat too-much of cheese and whole milk.
- Have smoke habit.
- Frequently indulge in fatty meats, such as ribs, bacon, or pork chops.
- Physically inactive or get little exercise.
- Obese or overweight, means the body has stores of more fats and cholesterol.
- Not go for routine check for cholesterol level.
As per the National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines, indicates that everyone aged 20 years and older should need their blood cholesterol level checked at least once every five years. It is best to have a blood test called a lipoprotein profile to find out cholesterol levels. This blood test is done after a 9 to 12-hour fasting.