At first, the symptoms of high cholesterol are not felt.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – High cholesterol is the beginning of serious health problems. When there is too much cholesterol in the blood, fat begins to build up in the arteries. One of the signs of this process can sometimes attack the feet.
Though high cholesterol It might not look bad at first, but leaving the levels untreated can increase plaque buildup in the arteries. Plaque is made up of cholesterol and other fatty substances, which can build up in the arteries.
Once the blood vessels narrow, blood flow to the legs is affected, which triggers the first sign. The Cleveland Clinic describes all of these processes as peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
According to the health portal, the first symptom of PAD could be leg cramps. A spasm or cramp describes a sudden involuntary muscle contraction.
Leg cramps can feel like a muscle twitch that is very uncomfortable and painful. In addition to leg spasms, PAD can also present with discomfort and pain in the legs or better known as intermittent claudication.
This type of foot pain can be identified by the following signs, namely pain that develops with activity and disappears with rest. The pain returns when you resume activities.
Intermittent claudication can also make your feet feel numb, weak, heavy, or tired. However, this pain does not only affect this area because it can also radiate to the buttocks.
“The pain can be severe enough to limit your ability to participate in activities you enjoy, such as playing golf or chasing grandchildren,” says The Cleveland Clinic. To expressThursday (3/11/2022).
