High cholesterol or hypercholesterolemia is a condition when cholesterol levels in the body have exceeded normal limits.
These signs of high cholesterol can be seen on the face and other body parts such as the chest to the feet.
In addition to causing discomfort in certain body parts, having high cholesterol is considered more susceptible to the risk of chronic disease.
These diseases include a coronary heart disease, high blood pressure (hypertension), stroke, a peripheral arterial disease (PAP), to a type 2 diabetes.
By far the most common cause of high cholesterol is from the daily consumption of foods that are high in saturated a fat.
There are also other bad habits that you may unconsciously often do. For an example, lazy to an exercise, smoking, a consumption of foods high in sugar,
and drinking alcoholic beverages. Based on a summary of various sources, here are some signs that can indicate that your cholesterol is already high.
1. Easily sleepy
Often feeling sleepy even though you are not doing strenuous activities can be a sign that your cholesterol is high.
This is caused by a blockage in the blood vessels that should supply oxygen to the brain so that it is blocked.