Experts warned that an unusual symptom on the nails on the legs may be a warning signal of a silent killer. According to them, it may indicate that you have a high cholesterol level that significantly increases the likelihood of heart attack and stroke. ., ‘ Doctors have revealed several effective ways to reduce blood cholesterol.
- High cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease.
- It is considered a silent killer because patients usually have no symptoms.
- One warning signal of this disease may appear on the nails on the legs.
- Doctors have revealed effective methods to lower cholesterol.
High cholesterol, also called hyperlipidemia, is a condition in which a large amount of LDL cholesterol accumulates in the blood. This fat substance, which many doctors call “bad cholesterol”, is one of the main risk factors for heart disease. Experts warn that these conditions are the most common cause of deaths around the world and require about 18 million lives every year.
Elevated cholesterol usually shows no symptoms to earn the reputation of a silent killer. Most people do not have to suspect that they have it until they are affected by a more serious health problem or until they undergo blood tests.
High cholesterol can lead to heart disease. (illustration photo)
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A warning signal may appear on the legs
Yet there are several warning signals that could save you life if they are revealed in time. One of them is a condition called peripheral arterial disease (PAD), in which the accumulation of fatty deposits in the arteries limits the flow of blood to the leg muscles.
warns that pad can lead to visible changes on the nails on the legs. “Fragile, slowly growing nails on the legs are a potential indicator of this disease,” added. Peripheral arterial disease also increases the risk of ischemic heart disease. Other symptoms to be careful about:
- Fooling on your feet
- Numbness or weakness in the legs
- Changing the color of the skin on the legs such as pale or blue
- Shiny skin
- Erectile dysfunction in men
- Weight loss
- Hair loss
- Non -healing ulcers
- Walking pain
There are several ways to effectively reduce blood cholesterol levels. NHS recommends people:
- Restricting the consumption of fatty foods
- Adherence to a balanced diet
- Increase in physical activity
- Quitting smoking
- Restriction of alcohol intake
