High cholesterol: The warning sign of unhealthy levels that may show 'around your neck' - Express

Because high cholesterol does not cause symptoms, the condition is often diagnosed during routine blood tests.

Medical News Today lists swelling in the legs, ankles, feet, stomach and veins of the neck as some of the symptoms to expect from both conditions.

Medicine Net adds that bulging neck veins can be seen with a number of circulatory conditions, as well as injuries.

These bulging veins are scientifically known as Jugular vein distention, which occurs when the pressure inside the vena cava increases and starts to bulge.

These bulging veins typically run down the side of a person’s neck.

Increasing intake of soluble fibre is also encouraged because it rids the body of harmful cholesterol, known as low-density lipoprotein

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