6 symptoms of high cholesterol seen in body and face

High cholesterol often goes unnoticed, since it does not cause too many "visible" symptoms, or even non-visible ones such as weakness, lethargy etc. However, the condition is almost always directly related to heart disease, where cholesterol build up (usually over months/years) can lead to blockage of arteries, resulting in myocardial infarction, also known as heart attack. When it comes to readings, a level of 200 mg/dL or higher is generally considered high, with 200-239 mg/dL being borderline high, though this can vary. While the best way to determine your cholesterol is to get a blood test, here are 6 symptoms of high cholesterol seen in the body and face....