Symptom cholesterol can appear in several parts of the body. But there are signs of cholesterol in the legs.
Cholesterol is fat produced by the liver and has important benefits for the body. But cholesterol itself has several types. If your cholesterol is high, it means you have a lot of bad cholesterol or LDL. It sticks to the inside of the arteries, increasing the risk of a blockage that can lead to a heart attack.
When the blockage occurs outside the heart, the disease is referred to as peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
According to the Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS), it most commonly occurs in the legs.
“While there may be no physical signs at all, there are some symptoms noted to occur in PAD,” said CIS Express.
In the legs, the symptoms of cholesterol appear in various signs. One early indication is when the hair no longer appears on the toes. In addition, the NHS also mentions that the amount of fat and cholesterol deposits in the body can cause toenails to become brittle and grow slowly.
In addition, signs of cholesterol in the legs also appear with ulcers that do not heal.
The following are signs of cholesterol in the feet to watch out for:
– Painful cramps in the legs
– Numbness or weakness in the legs
– Slow hair growth on legs
– Cold in the lower leg or the foot on one side
– Weak pulse in the legs.
– The color of the skin on your feet, such as pale or blue.
– The muscles in your legs shrink (wasting).
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