Harianjogja.com, JAKARTA High cholesterol is a condition when cholesterol levels in the blood exceed normal limits. The longer this condition is left untreated, the greater the risk it poses to a person’s health.
How could this happen? Fat molecules can stick to the inner walls of arteries, where they accumulate and clog over time. When the arteries narrow, a nagging pain may develop at the back of the head.
As arteries become increasingly blocked, oxygen-rich blood cannot reach the organs. It can also increase a person’s risk of having a stroke and heart attack.
According to Medical Hospitals, if you experience frequent pain in the back of your head, this may be an indication of high cholesterol.
They say blockage of blood vessels in the area around the head causes pain in the back of the head. It occurs when blood vessels are blocked by cholesterol plaques. If left unchecked, blood vessels can burst and cause a stroke Express, Monday (6/12/2021).
Not only that, blockages can also occur in the lumbar blood vessels, namely arteries located in the lower back.
A study investigating the relationship between back pain and high cholesterol has found that a high LDL to low HDL ratio is significantly associated with low back pain.
The arteries leading to the lower back are the first parts of the body to accumulate plaque and show signs of blockage.
Reduced blood flow to the lower back can weaken the discs that protect the spine and cause pinched nerves.
According to research, people who suffer from chronic pain are much more likely to experience blockage of the lumbar arteries compared to those who do not experience back pain.
However, complications associated with clogged arteries are most often concentrated in the legs and chest. This is because the leg muscles require a higher volume of oxygen as a result of greater physical activity.
Well, a blockage that occurs in the chest is medically referred to as angina. This condition can cause pain on the left side of the chest, and requires immediate medical attention.
Then how to prevent blockage of blood vessels?
There are many factors associated with arterial disease. Some of them cannot be changed such as, genetics and age.
However, things like smoking, stress and alcohol you need to avoid because they can cause blockage of blood vessels.
Meanwhile, following a healthy diet and regular exercise are the main keys to lowering bad cholesterol levels in the blood.
Source: JIBI/Bisnis.com
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