What are the symptoms of High Cholesterol?

Symptoms of high cholesterol are usually quite rare. However, symptoms of high cholesterol can be found in patients with excessively high levels of cholesterol and can include pain caused by excessive fat deposits in the joints and tendons called xanthomas in addition to liver and spleen enlargement in patients with increased lipid levels.

Some tell-tale symptoms of high cholesterol

People with high levels of cholesterol may also suffer from yellow streaks of fat deposition on the skin called xanthomas. These fat deposits can also take nodular shape on the tendons causing the patient difficulty in opening and closing the fingers. These patients sometimes suffer from gallstones and may also develop pancreatitis. Continue reading →