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What Is Cholesterol Embolism?

Symptoms

There are general signs for this condition and as it gets more severe, there are more specific symptoms in any organ affected. The general symptoms include:

  • Fatigue
  • Loss of weight
  • Pain in muscles
  • Fever
  • Loss of appetite

The specified signs when there is a blockage in the kidney include:

  • Frequent urination
  • Nausea [1]
  • Swollen feet, ankles and hands
  • Headache
  • Blood in the urine

Eye symptoms

  • Loss of vision in one eye
  • Retinal plaque
  • Blindness

Skin symptoms

  • Blue or purple toe color
  • Ulcers of the skin
  • Gangrene

Gastrointestinal tract symptoms

  • Diarrhea [2]
  • Obstruction of the bowel
  • Pain in the abdomen

Brain symptoms

  • Headache
  • Stroke
  • Confusion or abnormal mental state