Cholesterol Spots

[rockyracoon]

Are they a good indication of high cholesterol and will they disappear if it is lowered?

Thanks :)

[pixie373]

I don't know what they are, but i thought an indication of high cholesterol was white rings around the irises.

[Sqad]

\\\\Are they a good indication of high cholesterol \\\\

You mean at the side of the eye?( Xanthelasma)?

Yes, not only are they suspicious of a high cholesterol, but an indication that the person is more liable to strokes, heart attacks and diabetes.

Unlikely to disappear when the cholesterol is lowered.....but theu might.

[pixie373]

That's interesting, sqad. My stepdad has those. They were removed by a doctor, but didn't realise that was an indication.

[Peter Pedant]

The white thingey around the eye is arcus senilis:
see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcus_senilis

a bit stubby - but incredibly you can get it in one eye !

Xanthelasma - I thought once you got it you were stuck with it whether or not you had treatment of the cause, and whether the treatment was successful.

[rockyracoon]

Bugger that, I've got one on my eye lid. I just had a mini health check and they said all was well.

Right, that's the diet starting today then :(

[rockyracoon]

Should I go to see the Doc?

[Sqad]

Oi! rocky......no big deal as the relationship between Xanthelasma and cardiovascular disease is much less sinister than in men.

If your cholesterol was normal at checkup...........then don't worry.

[Sqad]

\\\Should I go to see the Doc?\\\

No.

[rockyracoon]

Thanks sqad.

The test wasn't the fasting one, just a mini one done in one of those travelling NHS trucks, the bad cholesterol was slightly high but the good cholesterol counterbalanced it, so the nurse said.

[pixie373]

If you've recently had a check and they are happy with the results, you really don't need to worry.

[rockyracoon]

Thanks Pixie, I'm a bit conscious as I've got into a bit of a depressing rut lately and let myself go a bit.

Oh well, I'll look at it as a kick up the arse and cut back a bit and do some exercise.

[ummmm]

Awww...

Well you look fab xx

[rockyracoon]

Thanks Ummm, I hide things well ;)

[pixie373]

That'll probably make you feel better anyway, rocky x