How dangerous is high cholesterol?
Dr. Rahul Nikumbhe, General Practitioner at Apollo Spectra Hospital (in Mumbai, India) - said, high cholesterol is also considered a "silent killer" and is known to affect overall health. a person's body.
“High cholesterol is also a risk factor for heart disease . Warning signs of high cholesterol are chest pain, dizziness and slurred speech. In addition, Cholesterol is classified into good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL)", analyzed Dr. Rahul Nikumbhe.
Mr. Rahul Nikumbhe also revealed that high LDL cholesterol is dangerous for health and causes blockage in arteries, reducing blood flow and increasing the risk of heart-related complications.
HDL and LDL are affected by a person's diet. High LDL means a person needs to be cautious about his or her health. According to some studies, Dr. Rahul Nikumbhe confirmed that leg pain is also considered a sign of high cholesterol levels.
The link between foot pain and high cholesterol
Arteries in the legs tend to become clogged with excess cholesterol, leading to a condition known as peripheral artery disease (PAD), explains Dr. Rahul Nikumbhe.
“Condition of narrowing of the arteries through reduced blood flow to the arms or legs. Furthermore, there is enough evidence to demonstrate that people with high cholesterol are at risk for PAD. Therefore, symptoms such as pain in the lower back, thighs and calves are commonly seen in such people, mainly during exercise or other activities such as climbing or walking for long periods of time,” said Dr. Rahul Nikumbhe said.
He also explained that common symptoms of PAD caused by high cholesterol are leg pain, swelling, numbness, wounds that do not heal, weakness, leg discoloration, etc.
Furthermore, one should note any changes in the body and report the symptoms to the doctor without delay so that treatment and control of the condition can be initiated promptly.
People with high cholesterol are recommended to have regular checkups to know their health status. Treatment will be in the form of medication and lifestyle changes.
Taking medications as prescribed by your doctor without missing any, eating a balanced diet, exercising as per expert guidance, quitting smoking and alcohol and maintaining optimal weight are the things that Dr. Rahul Nikumbhe noted.
