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Symptoms of high cholesterol that appear in the legs at night should not be ignored. High cholesterol without realizing it can cause serious health problems. Photos/Getty Images
Reporting from Express, Monday (11/7/2022) consistently high cholesterol will narrow the arteries in the legs, causing symptoms. Complications cholesterol this is called peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
According to Harvard Health, when the arteries are narrowed, the legs are deprived of blood even at rest. One of the signs of this symptom is foot and toe pain and tingling that can interfere with sleep.
Other symptoms include sores on your toes, feet or legs that don’t heal. Discoloration of the feet, hair loss or slower hair growth on the feet, slower growth of toenails and shiny skin on the feet.
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In addition, people with cholesterol also often complain of no pulse or weak pulse in the legs. Erectile dysfunction in men and pain when using the arm such as cramps when knitting, writing, or doing other tasks.
In contrast to pain from a blood clot, PAD pain can be reduced by standing or hanging your feet over the edge of the bed to force blood down your arteries.
To prevent the threat of PAD and other cholesterol-related complications, the most important first step is to get a high cholesterol diagnosis. You can only find out if you have this disease through a blood test.
Meanwhile, cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the blood. The body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high cholesterol levels can increase the risk of heart disease.
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High cholesterol can develop fatty deposits in the blood vessels. These deposits will grow, making it difficult for blood to flow through the arteries. Sometimes, these deposits can rupture suddenly and form clots that cause a heart attack or stroke.
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