Al-Marsad newspaper: The British Express website revealed severe symptoms in his legs, indicating that cholesterol has become a “killer”.
Dr Rodney Foyle, Consultant Cardiologist at the Harley Street Clinic, said: “LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is known as ‘bad cholesterol’ because large amounts in the blood clog arteries and increase the risk of heart disease. or stroke, which is why it’s so important. It’s important to keep tabs on your levels, as they can cause more problems.
“If left untreated, high cholesterol can over time lead to atherosclerosis,” Foyle noted. “The arteries become clogged with fatty material called plaque, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes.”
“Critical limb ischemia occurs if blood flow to the legs becomes severely restricted, however, this doesn’t occur without symptoms,” she explained.
Symptoms of critical limb ischemia are as follows:
1- Severe burning pain in the legs and feet which continues even at rest.
2-Your skin becomes pale, shiny, smooth and dry.
3- Wounds and non-healing sores (open sores) on the feet and legs.
4-Loss of muscle mass in the legs.
