Six red flag symptoms of high cholesterol you might find in your legs
Six warning signs of the silent killer condition that can appear in the legs. Elevated cholesterol, also known as hypercholesterolemia, is a potentially fatal condition, where there's too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in your blood.
Although it may not be problematic initially, over time it can increase your likelihood of developing serious health issues - including heart attacks and strokes.
The build-up of cholesterol can block arteries, keeping blood from flowing through properly. It poses a significant risk for cardiovascular disease which results in nearly 18 million deaths globally each year.
In the UK, cardiovascular disease accounts for roughly a quarter of all fatalities. The most troubling aspect is that high cholesterol often shows no symptoms; hence, it often remains undiagnosed, reports the Express.
United States
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Cases: 46 252 513
Deaths: 750 423
Recovered: 0
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India
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Cases: 34 321 025
Deaths: 459 652
Recovered: 0
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Brazil
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Cases: 21 835 785
Deaths: 608 235
Recovered: 0
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United Kingdom
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Cases: 9 215 683
Deaths: 141 607
Recovered: 0
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Russia
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Cases: 8 494 589
Deaths: 237 619
Recovered: 0
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