Urgent Check! 5 Warning Signs of Blood Fat Blockage, Most Cases Have No Symptoms Until Heart Attack or Stroke

Dr. Jess Bunnawong, Deputy Director of Primary Care at Maharaj Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, shared crucial information about blood fat blockage. Most people believe high blood fat requires obvious symptoms, but the reality is that blockages often develop silently, especially for those over 40. LDL cholesterol gradually accumulates on blood vessel walls like scale, potentially blocking vessels without warning. Five critical warning signs not to ignore: 1. Increased Fatigue: Becoming easily tired without significant exertion, experiencing rapid heartbeat, and feeling unusually weak can signal narrowing heart blood vessels. 2. Chest Pain: Feeling tightness or pressure in the chest, potentially radiating to the left arm, jaw, or back, especially during stress or physical activity. 3. Calf Pain While Walking: Experiencing leg pain that improves with rest, indicating potential peripheral blood vessel narrowing. 4. Numbness in Extremities: Cold or pale hands and feet, slow wound healing, particularly for diabetics or smokers. 5. Visible Fat Deposits: Yellow patches around eyes or fatty lumps near tendons, signaling long-term high blood fat levels. Risk Reduction Strategies: - Avoid fried foods, repeated oil use, and trans fats - Cut refined sugars and white carbohydrates - Increase healthy fats like omega-3, avocado, olive oil - Consume water-soluble fiber from oats, vegetables, beans - Walk 10-15 minutes after meals - Regular blood fat screenings, especially after 40 Remember: Blood vessel blockage isn't instant but develops through daily habits, and can also be reversed through consistent small changes.