Al-Marsad newspaper: High levels of cholesterol in the blood increase the risk of heart disease and stroke and represent a third of ischemic heart disease, which is very worrying. According to the World Health Organization.
The buildup of “bad” cholesterol in the arteries may not be manifested by symptoms, nor will it be reflected by a person’s physical appearance. However, with high cholesterol, fatty deposits can build up in the blood vessels, making it difficult for enough blood to pass. through the arteries and their flow.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) can cause “painful” spasms in the thighs, calf muscles or hips, in which case the legs or arms aren’t receiving enough blood flow.
Reducing the levels of bad cholesterol is absolutely essential, as it is one of the main causes of atherosclerosis, which in turn leads to peripheral arterial disease.
Other signs you shouldn’t ignore: Other than painful spasms in the hips, thighs, and calf muscles, other symptoms that can indicate PAD include:
Shine skin on the legs.
Change the color of the skin of the legs.
Leg numbness or weakness.
No pulse or weakness in the legs or feet.
Sores that do not heal on the toes, feet, or legs.
Pain when using the arms, such as cramping when typing or
Do other manual tasks.
Erectile dysfunction in men.
Hair loss or slowed hair growth on the legs.