High Cholesterol Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatment

Dangers of high cholesterol! Symptoms, consequences risk factors, and treatment.
High cholesterol or hyperlipidemia is when you have elevated fats or lipids in your blood, elevated cholesterol, or elevated triglycerides. And we know that high cholesterol is a huge risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes. And even if you exercise and even if you have a healthy diet, you may still get high cholesterol. Now, how can that be? Well, you’re about to find out, because today I’m going to talk to you about high cholesterol symptoms, risk factors, consequences, and the treatment. I’ll cover the following in detail:

1. Definition of Cholesterol
2. Consequences of High Cholesterol or Hyperlipidemia
3. Types of Cholesterol: What Do The Blood Work and Numbers Mean?
4. High Cholesterol Risk Factors
5. Symptoms of High Cholesterol
6. Treatment of High Cholesterol

This video is intended to be informational only. It is not a medical consultation, nor is it personalized medical advice. For medical advice, please consult your physician.

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What Is Cholesterol?
What in the world is cholesterol? Well, cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance that is produced by the liver and many other cells in the body.

Types of Cholesterol: What Do The Blood Work and Numbers Mean?
So now let’s talk about the types of cholesterol and what they mean for you. When you go to the doctor and you have him or her to check your cholesterol, they order a lipid panel or a cholesterol panel, and you’ll have many different names, numbers, and letters.

• Lipid Panel Ranges
On this lipid panel, you will have a total cholesterol number. And this is a sum that includes both your good cholesterol, or the HDL, and the bad cholesterol, the LDL.
• LDL: Bad Cholesterol
Now, the bad cholesterol is the LDL or the low-density lipoprotein. And just focus on that number “L.” You want the LDL to be low, because it’s bad.
• Non-HDL Cholesterol
Another type of cholesterol you may see on your lipid profile, on your cholesterol blood work, is the non-HDL.
• Triglycerides
Finally, you have triglycerides. And triglycerides when they are excessive are also bad news, as far as being a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

High Cholesterol Risk Factors
• Cigarette smoking
• Certain chronic diseases
• High blood pressure or

High Cholesterol Symptoms
So what are the symptoms of high cholesterol? How will you know if you have it? Well, honestly, there really are no overt symptoms of high cholesterol in and of itself.

Treatment for High Cholesterol
• Lifestyle Changes
•Medication for High Cholesterol

Understanding high cholesterol symptoms, risk factors, and treatment. The key is to understand that high cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It can cause heart attacks and strokes. It can also cause poor circulation.

[suggiview]

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[peteypickles]

You are so helpful! Thanks for educating and reminding us to take good care of ourselves - I wish you many blessings!

[catherinefrancis]

Just got Lipid Panel completed. Googled each test. Now, watching your video explaining—Thank you 🙏🙏❤️

[cookielove]

Doctor Frida you are listening to my thoughts. I did all my blood work and I have high cholesterol. I only had my annual check up to check my kidneys. But I’m making better health choices. I truly love your educational videos.

[millysanchez]

Ladies and gentlemen if you haven’t done, I would to recommend a nice yummy smoothie with 3 Ingredients; Celery, pineapple, kale and water, blend in your blender or smoothie blender. I have this smoothie twice in a week as breakfast 😋 and it’s so easy and tasty.
-The other days I have boiled eggs with an avocado toast.
- Overnight atmeal with water, chia seeds and a chopped apple.
- egg white omelette with spinach, mushrooms and onions with a cup of cinnamon tea.
- Egg whites with fruits such as strawberries, blueberries or any of your choice.
- Overnight oatmeal with banana, sprinkle some cinnamon 😋
It has worked for me. Try it!

[barbaramaduchie]

Thank you I thought I was insane!! My legs are achy and my fingers developed “trigger finger” it’s difficult to differentiate between regular arthritis/statin side effects, I’m greatful this info empowers further investigations. Thank you Doctor oh by year I’m 65 yeah!!!!

[emmettdriggers]

Very informative! I’ve started losing weight as I improved diet and exercise! Thank you! Blessings 🙏🏽

[bigapplejen]

Thanks for the info! I am in the process of a total lifestyle change, after receiving my blood work results: high cholesterol LDL of 120.

[danielletoe]

Thank you for this video. I visited the clinic some test were done on me. Watching this video made me understand the brake down of my lab results on cholesterol. I’m 32 years old and have a high cholesterol it’s above the normal range which have me so worried. On YouTube finding every possible ways of how to lower it.

[TheLuXe]

Thank you Dr Frita - I was recently diagnosed with high cholesterol along with Hypertension and you explained everything perfectly! I now have a clearer understanding of what I am dealing with! I appreciate you!

[merceditamercado]

I love your videos. We are so very lucky that you care and help us by educating and giving us your advice. Take care and God bless

[pattriyajessalynphanomyong]

Thanks for the information. I just had a blood test and results are
Total Cholesterol: 305
HDL : 116
LDL: 171
Triglycerides: 87

[cynthiaanderson]

Omg Everytime I go to the doctor they are so surprised they ask me how in the world is my cholesterol is to perfect and my blood pressure everybody in my family has high blood pressure and has dietetics I'm so healthy thank God 🙏

[justme]

You always make things easier to understand, thank you!

[tonysegman]

Much more clear and concise than most, got alot out of this not a waste of my trip me as many others are. Got right to the point.

[jancyking]

Dr. Fritz, you have been a wonderful source of info for my husband (high cholesterol) and myself (high blood pressure). In addition to your recommendations, we walk briskly 30-minutes every day and have reduce portion size. Thanks for your super videos 🇨🇦

[ginny]

Excellent, as always! Thank you for the clarity.

[lindamaturesass]

As always, thank you SO much for your knowledge and advice. 🙂💕🙏🏾

[sayedali]

THANK YOU DOCTOR FOR THE INFORMATION MAY ALLAH SWT ---GOD ALMIGHTY BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND KEEP USE SAFE

[papaefealakpa]

Thanks for your useful education, truly appreciated dr., I read an article that emphasize the importance of animal fat over plant fats or oils, what is your opinion about these, especially oils for cooking, plant oil or animal oil? Thanks