2023-07-28 15:46:31
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Cholesterol is a fatty substance in the blood that builds up as a result of a poor diet, lack of exercise, and smoking, and may eventually lead to clogged blood vessels.
Sometimes people have no idea they have high cholesterol until it is too late, following serious complications such as a heart attack or stroke.
What are the symptoms of high cholesterol in the foot?
According to the NHS, cramping or pain in the legs or feet can be a sign of peripheral arterial disease, a complication of high cholesterol.
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The build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries restricts blood flow to the leg muscles – which is why patients experience pain.
The first signs of the disease appear slowly and irregularly. Patients often begin with “discomfort such as fatigue and cramps in your legs and feet that get worse with physical activity,” says Healthline.
The condition can also lead to other side effects such as decreased hair growth on the legs, reddish or pale skin, cuts or ulcers on the legs and feet that don’t heal, thick, opaque toenails, or numbness and heavy muscles.
Other than high cholesterol, risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and physical inactivity.
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Causes of high cholesterol
Causes of high cholesterol include:
Excessive intake of saturated fats.
Not exercising enough.
Having a lot of body fat, especially around the midsection.
-Smoking.
The three signs of high blood cholesterol.
There are usually no symptoms of high cholesterol.
But if there is a family history of the disease, he may have some visible signs, including:
Swelling of the joints.
Yellow lumps in the corner of the eye.
A pale white ring around the colored part of the eye, the iris.
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