A tag on the skin that warns you of high cholesterol

High blood cholesterol is a disease that poses a threat to the blood vessels and arteries, and with the blood flow affected, some changes occur in the skin that warn you of high cholesterol.

According to a report by the British Express, when the level of cholesterol in the blood rises, the skin feels colder than usual, especially the skin of the legs and feet, and the skin will appear thin, fragile and shiny. These changes in the skin are indicative of peripheral vascular disease, which is caused by an increase in cholesterol in the blood.

Experts say that "peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a slow and progressive disorder of the circulatory system, and the main cause of peripheral vascular disease is atherosclerosis due to the buildup of cholesterol in the arterial walls.

Experts explain that blood clots may form on the walls of the arteries, which leads to a further decrease in the internal size of the blood vessels and blocks the main arteries, and here lies the severe risk because some people with this condition may not have any symptoms, but there may be some warning signs. Like the painful leg cramp that occurs with exercise and goes away with rest, the muscles require less blood flow while resting so the cramp goes away at that time.

Other symptoms include weak pulses in the legs and feet, hair loss in the legs, sexual weakness, wounds that do not heal quickly, numbness, weakness, or heaviness in the muscles, pain in the toes while resting and lying down, pale legs, sometimes reddish-blue limbs, severe pain When the artery is very narrow or blocked, and the toenails are thick and opaque, these symptoms can be caused by other health conditions, so it is important to consult a doctor for a specific diagnosis.

To prevent high cholesterol and the risk of heart attack and stroke, lifestyle modifications, regular exercise, adherence to proper nutrition, and not smoking should be made.

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