Common Symptoms Of Hyperlipidemia

Chest Pain

Since hyperlipidemia makes it harder for blood to pump through the body, it puts more stress on the heart. As a result, one of the symptoms that can arise is chest pain or angina. Typically, chest pain will appear as a symptom when hyperlipidemia causes atherosclerosis or coronary heart disease. Atherosclerosis is a condition that develops when plaque builds in the arteries. The plaque that builds up is made of a combination of calcium, fat, cholesterol, and similar substances found in the blood. As atherosclerosis progresses, the plaque will harden and narrow the arteries.

Both coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis make the heart and blood vessels work harder, hence experiencing angina. Angina, while it is not a pleasant experience, serves as an important warning sign to another symptom of hyperlipidemia, which is coming next.