High cholesterol occurs when there’s too much cholesterol, a waxy, fat-like substance in your blood. While your body needs some cholesterol to build cells and make hormones, excess cholesterol can build up in your arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions. Managing cholesterol through healthy habits, regular testing, and medication (if needed) can help protect your long-term heart health.
High cholesterol usually does not cause any noticeable symptoms, which is why it’s often called a “silent condition.” Most people don’t know they have it until they get a blood test. In rare cases of extremely high cholesterol, fatty deposits (called xanthomas) may appear under the skin or around the eyes. Because there are usually no physical signs, regular cholesterol screenings are essential for early detection and prevention.
High cholesterol can develop due to a combination of genetic, lifestyle, and health-related factors, including:
Understanding what’s driving your cholesterol levels helps your provider create a treatment plan that works for you.
Virtual care offers a convenient, personalized way to manage high cholesterol from home. Through secure online visits, your provider can:
You’ll receive the same level of professional care as an in-person visit with greater convenience and flexibility.
If appropriate, yes. Your provider may prescribe cholesterol-lowering medications such as statins or other lipid-lowering drugs based on your lab results and cardiovascular risk. These medications help reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol, and protect against heart disease. Your provider will monitor your response, adjust dosages as needed, and support you with ongoing lifestyle guidance to optimize your results.
Routine bloodwork shows mildly elevated cholesterol without other risk factors.
No symptoms of heart disease (chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations).
You are able to follow lifestyle interventions such as diet changes, exercise, and weight management.
You are adherent to prescribed cholesterol-lowering medications (statins, etc.) and tolerating them well.
No history of cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, or peripheral artery disease.
Chest pain, pressure, or discomfort that may indicate a heart attack.
Shortness of breath, dizziness, or fainting episodes.
Sudden weakness, numbness, trouble speaking, or vision changes, which may indicate a stroke.
Unexplained swelling or severe leg pain, which could signal blood clots.
Severe side effects from cholesterol medications (muscle pain, dark urine, severe fatigue, or jaundice).
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