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Can high cholesterol cause headaches? If so, how?

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Can high cholesterol cause headaches? If so, how?

The blockage of vessels around the head and near the neck causes headaches and stiffness. This is because blood vessels are clogged by the cholesterol plaque. If this is left unchecked, the blood vessels can rupture and cause a stroke.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Why can't high blood pressure be cured?

There is no cure yet for primary hypertension. That's because scientists are still trying to figure out exactly why some people get primary hypertension.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Is high cholesterol a guarantee of high blood pressure?

cholesterol represents the amount of healthy or unhealthy fats in the body. However, it is not always linked with high blood pressure

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How does LDL cause hypertension and diabetes?

Too much LDL ('bad') cholesterol in your bloodstream can form plaque on damaged artery walls. Once there is too much strain on the heart to pump blood then it leads to the onset of hypertension. Few research suggests that it also affects the pancreas hence it can also lead to diabetes.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Are high blood pressure and high cholesterol linked?

Yes, they are linked. Cholesterol plaque and calcium cause your arteries to become hard and narrow. This results in the heart pumping blood much harder than usual.

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Can coconut oil be used for treating high blood pressure?

Few studies suggested that coconut oil supplementation was known to reduce blood pressure.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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