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Can high cholesterol cause headaches? If so, how?
Can high cholesterol cause headaches? If so, how?
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 11 Apr 2023
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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.
Last updated on 11 Apr 2023
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 11 Apr 2023
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