How to Lower Cholesterol - Other then Heart attack and Stroke
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Cholesterol level has been found to be connected to a few other diseases and conditions other then the commonly thought of heart attack and stroke. Apparently it has more to do with LDL cholesterol then the total cholesterol level.
One of the common conditions that affect only the male population is erectile dysfunction. Research has shown that there is a higher probability of male who has high level of LDL cholesterol to also have erectile dysfunction.
When a man cannot have or sustain erection during sexual activity is commonly known as erectile dysfunction (ED). ED can be a result of either physical or psychological issues. As for physical related issues, the vast majority is due to high cholesterol level in the body or related vascular problems.
The condition in which plaque builds up due to high level of LDL cholesterol is call Atherosclerosis. This sticky layer obstructs and narrowed the arteries and caused the restriction of blood flow. When atherosclerosis occurs in their arteries that supply blood to penis, the result will likely be erectile dysfunction.
Another dangerous condition is Nephrotic. This is also connected to high LDL cholesterol level in the body. This is dangerous because the blood vessel that leads to the bladder is damage by cholesterol plaque. This will cause protein leakage into the urine. This potentially will result in kidney disease, kidney transplant of dialysis.
The exact cause of nephrotic syndrome is not clear, but it has been shown that a combination of decreasing blood pressure, decreasing protein intake, and lowering cholesterol levels, through diet and medication has shown to have an impact on the occurrence of nephrotic syndrome.
Typically individuals with nephrotic syndrome have been tested and found to have high LDL cholesterol levels.
Peripheral Artery Disease:
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a common form of peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Individuals with atherosclerosis, or who suffer from coronary artery disease, have suffered a heart attack or stroke are at increased risk for peripheral artery disease.
PAD are strongly related to individual who has high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, inactive lifestyle and being a smoker. These are the high risk factors for PAD
Typical symptoms of PAD include pain and wound in the foot that do not heal as fast as they should and even becoming gangrene in the extreme cases. Other symptoms include feeling cold in their arms and palm or leg and feet, pain the hips, calves and thighs that do not go away even the exercise or activities has stopped. Males usually experience more then females and no symptoms are exactly the same for everyone.
Leading a healthier lifestyle through diets and regular exercise will help lower the LDL blood cholesterol thereby creating a positive impact on PAD
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