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High Cholesterol Signs and Symptoms

Man getting his blood drawn to check cholesterol levels.

There are generally no symptoms of high LDL cholesterol. A simple blood test called a lipid profile can tell you your cholesterol levels.

There are generally no symptoms of high LDL cholesterol. Many people have never had their cholesterol checked, so they don’t know if they are at risk.

A simple blood test can tell you your cholesterol levels. There are steps you can take to prevent or manage high LDL cholesterol—or to reduce your levels if they are too high.

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