Raffi Ahmad Suffers from High Cholesterol, Here are 6 Signs of Young People with High Cholesterol and How to Overcome It

Kapanlagi.com - It is known that the celebrity Raffi Ahmad suffers from high cholesterol. Even though he has a fit and healthy body, it doesn't guarantee that he is free from cholesterol disease. That's why it is important to know the signs of cholesterol sufferers, especially at a young age.

This is because, besides being able to overcome it, we can also treat the cholesterol before it becomes severe. And of course, someone who has high cholesterol has certain signs, and this should not be underestimated.

What are these signs? According to various sources, here are 6 signs of young people with high cholesterol that you must know. Let's check them out.

1. Headache

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The first sign of high cholesterol is experiencing a headache. Yup! It turns out that if you have high cholesterol, you will experience a headache in the back. And this headache is different, KLovers, because this headache will not go away even if you have taken medication.

Usually, this headache will occur suddenly when we consume certain foods. Usually, we will feel pain when consuming seafood or foods that can suddenly increase cholesterol levels in the body.

2. Numbness in the Hands and Feet

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The next sign of high cholesterol is when we often experience excessive numbness. Numbness usually occurs due to impaired blood flow and occurs when a person is in the wrong sitting position.

In addition, numbness also occurs due to conditions caused by the nervous system in the body sending signals to the brain. But if numbness often occurs in the legs or hands, KLovers need to be careful. It may be a symptom of increasing cholesterol levels in the blood.

3. Blurry Vision

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Not only low blood pressure can cause blurry vision, high blood pressure can also do the same. This is because the accumulation of cholesterol in the blood vessels of the eyes and ears can also be a sign that your cholesterol levels are high.

And the higher the cholesterol levels, the main blood vessels located near the middle and inner ear lose elasticity. As a result, blood flow becomes stronger and can be heard by the ears.

The same goes for the eyes, the more cholesterol that accumulates in the blood vessels, the more blood flow that works for the eyes is hindered. This is what causes blurry vision.

4. Chest Pain

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Chest pain can also be a sign that your cholesterol levels are very high. This is because cholesterol can block blood vessels, and sometimes this causes the heart to not receive enough oxygen from the blood.

When this happens, the heart will work too hard to get oxygen, and this will make your chest feel painful as if being stabbed. This pain can spread to the neck. When this happens, you should be careful, as it can lead to a heart attack.

5. Easily Tired

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Even though the body is fit, anyone can easily get tired. And a sign that someone has high cholesterol levels is when they easily feel tired. This is because cholesterol in large amounts in the blood vessels will hinder the entry of oxygen.

When it reaches that point, the oxygen that should enter and play an important role in metabolism cannot be obtained. This is what ultimately causes the body to become very tired. If you experience this, it is advisable to immediately check your health.

6. There is Xanthoma

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And the last sign is the presence of xanthoma or white clumps on your skin. These white clumps and a little yellow color will appear on your eyelids if you have high cholesterol.

And this sign only appears when the cholesterol level in your blood is very severe, KLovers. Xanthoma also appears on the elbows, knees, and hands of the elderly.

7. How to Overcome It

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And to overcome worsening cholesterol, it is good for you to live a healthy lifestyle, KLovers. You can do healthy activities that reduce the high cholesterol levels in your body.

You can do light exercises such as morning walks for 30 minutes every day. But if you don't have time for that, you can do exercise at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes. This is to get rid of the bad fats that can become a source of bad cholesterol in the body.

In addition, you must also regularly consume fruits and vegetables. You must also consume soluble fiber that can lower and prevent cholesterol. Because soluble fiber absorbs bile fluid that can be used to break down fats in the blood. You can consume apples, whole grains, nuts, and citrus fruits as sources of soluble fiber.

Avoid consuming foods that contain trans fats, such as fast food, red meat, and dairy products. If you are a smoker, it is better to reduce or even stop smoking for a healthier body.

Those are the 6 signs of young people with high cholesterol that you must know. Living a healthy lifestyle and reducing the consumption of bad fats will be one of the ways to prevent an increase in cholesterol levels in the body.

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