Hw are we suppose 2 knw dat our cholesterol is high?

Question

i've gt sum kind of like a shivering goosebumps in my face and neck everyday.....isn't dat the sign????

Answer 1

That shivering feeling isn't a sign of high cholesterol. It might just be a sign of stress or anxiety or that you are cold.


Cholesterol levels can be checked by the blood test of chemistry. Having your cholesterol checked to determine the range of where the cholesterol level falls is an important step to better health!

A good rule to follow is that any "total" cholesterol reading below 200 is good and anything over 240 indicates that you are at risk for developing coronary disease. In addition, your LDL cholesterol should measure below 130 and your HDL cholesterol should range between 35 and 40. When the HDL, or "good" cholesterol, reaches 60 or higher, you actually have the benefit of reducing your chances of heart attack.or any CHD ( coronary heart disease)

You might be interested in the below:

Based on various recommendations made by the health community including the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)'s recommendations, the following chart may be used to assess your cholesterol level.

LDL CHOLESTEROL
Less than 100 Optimal Goal
100 to 129 Close to Optimal
130 to 159 Borderline High
160 to 189 High
190 or higher Very high (definite risk)

HDL CHOLESTEROL
Less than 40 Low (High Risk)
60 or higher High (Optimal)

TRIGLYCERIDES
Less than 150 Optimal Goal

TOTAL CHOLESTEROL
Less than 200 Optimal Goal
200 to 239 Borderline High
240 or higher High

Answer 2

Do a lipid profile test at your pathologist. You will get an acurate cholesterol level and a HDL/LDL ratio too. He will tell you if your cholesterol levels are high.

Your symptoms dont really point out to high cholesterol. Get your blood checked. Take vit B12 for nerves. Eat fiber rich diet. It will help.

Answer 3

Hi go and make an appointment at your doctors and get the nurse to do a blood test good luck

Answer 4

The way to tell is to get a blood test. There are home kits, bnut they're not as accurate or reliable as the test your doctor would do.

Answer 5

I think the only definite way is to get a blood test.

Answer 6

They say a person can tell by when, u look at your finger nail's and there are white dots on them...
They say signs of cholesterol..........
But i think its only "old wives tales"

Answer 7

You need a blood test. You can get one from your GP.