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Friday 6 May 2022

High cholesterol: Pain in the neck, jaw, upper abdomen or back – signs of dangerous levels

HIGH cholesterol is a common condition in the UK and the rest of the world. Often, it lies dormant until levels have become dangerously high sparking a host of possible life-threatening health risks. Pain on various parts of the body are symptoms to be aware of.



High cholesterol rarely causes ongoing symptoms, but it is common for those suffering from high cholesterol to experience a sudden onset of side effects like a heart attack or stroke, which is caused by the damaging excess of lipoproteins.