Although high cholesterol levels rarely cause obvious external symptoms, in some cases they do appear in very unexpected ways. One of these signs is xanthelasma on the back of the palms.
Dr. Jessica Braid explained that we are talking about a flat xanthoma – a special yellowish subcutaneous mass.about:blank
Usually such xanthomas appear around the eyes, but in some cases they can form on the tendons of the back of the hands, reports the Express edition .
The specialist added that the main risk factor for high blood cholesterol levels is a family history, as well as bad habits, including smoking, love of processed foods and being overweight.
Braid strongly recommended that such people change their lifestyle, if necessary, seek medical advice and take medications that will be prescribed by a specialist.
For its part, the NHS notes that diet is the key to healthy blood cholesterol levels. A healthy diet means avoiding foods rich in saturated fat, increasing your intake of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and oily fish.
Earlier, “MK” reported on whether it is necessary to combine the combined intake of vitamins D and K2. Endocrinologist Maxim Kuznetsov told in which cases such a drug regimen is appropriate, and in which it does not make sense.
