If you’re asking about 5 symptoms that may warn of high cholesterol, the important point is that high cholesterol itself usually causes no symptoms. It is often discovered through a blood test.
When cholesterol has contributed to artery disease, however, certain signs can occur:
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Chest pain or pressure — may occur when narrowed coronary arteries reduce blood flow to the heart.
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Pain or cramping in the legs when walking — can occur with peripheral artery disease.
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Yellowish cholesterol deposits around the eyes or on the skin — called xanthomas/xanthelasma.
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A gray-white ring around the cornea — called corneal arcus; it can be associated with high cholesterol, particularly when it appears at a young age.
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Stroke/TIA warning symptoms — sudden weakness or numbness, trouble speaking, facial drooping, or vision problems can occur when cholesterol-related artery disease affects blood flow to the brain.
Most important: Don’t wait for symptoms to check your cholesterol. A lipid blood test (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides) is the reliable way to determine your levels.
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