High cholesterol: Peripheral artery disease is a condition associated with narrowed arteries due to plaque build-up. This can lead to reduced blood flow to the lower part of the body including the legs and feet. People suffering from PAD do not get enough blood in their legs or arms (usually legs), which causes leg pain while walking. It is also known as ‘claudication’. If not treated on time, the condition can lead to serious complications like acute limb ischemia and acute limb ischemia, which is a sign of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) that affects blood flow to the extremities . Today we will tell you to understand from these signs that increasing the level of cholesterol in the body is a sign of danger.
numbness and swelling in hands and feet
As mentioned, PAD limits blood flow to the legs. This is the reason why a change in the color of the feet may be experienced. Your feet may turn pale or blue and you may experience pain in your feet, especially when you are walking. A few minutes of rest can reduce this pain. According to the Mayo Clinic, coldness, numbness and weakness in the lower leg or foot, especially when compared to the other side, can also be a sign of high cholesterol.
skin problems
Too much cholesterol in the bloodstream can also lead to fat deposits in the skin. It can cause rash-like lesions that may be orange or yellow colored clots filled with fat. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, these skin problems and growths can appear in a number of areas, including the corners of your eyes, the lines on your palms, or the backs of your lower legs.
How does high cholesterol affect the nails
Excess plaque deposits can narrow the arteries, restricting blood flow to various parts of the body, including the nails. As a result, deep lines can form on your nails, sometimes called splinter hemorrhages. Medline Plus It causes thin, red to brown lines to appear under your nails.
yellow spots around the eyes
Xanthelasma, or Xanthelasma palpebrarum (XP) is a benign yellowish growth that appears on or near the corners of the eyelids, near the nose. According to the Cleveland Clinic, cholesterol deposits accumulate under your skin to form a xanthelasma. However, according to the health body, other conditions including diabetes, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) and thyroid problems can also lead to xanthelasma.
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