Don’t underestimate, hip pain can be a sign of high cholesterol

PMJ NEWS – Symptoms of high cholesterol can be characterized by health problems in different parts of the body, one of which is pain in the hip. This condition is caused by the buildup of fat in blood vessels to form plaque.

Because of this blockage of blood flow, many muscles are not getting enough oxygen causing pain in this area. One of the muscles most likely to be affected first in several health reports is the hip muscles.

As reported by the Times of India page, Tuesday (29/11/2022), many people with high cholesterol say they have already experienced excruciating pain in the hip area.

Pain in the hip area is often assumed to be related to a problem in the skeletal or bone structures and is often seen due to a bone related problem such as arthritis. However, the relationship between hip muscles and cholesterol is poorly understood by the layman.

Health reports indicate that peripheral arterial disease or PAD, which occurs when blood flow is restricted due to cholesterol deposition, affects the hips, legs and feet.

Severe pain in the hips even with minimal physical activity is the first indication that you need to see a doctor. This pain can also be triggered during a walk. The pain can radiate to the buttocks, thighs, and calf area.

The intensity and extent of pain can vary from person to person depending on cholesterol levels and areas where blood flow is blocked due to plaque buildup.

This pain usually goes away with rest but returns during exercise. Other signs of PAD can include changes in your legs and feet such as discolored skin or discolored nails.

Other symptoms associated with high cholesterol, seen especially in the lower legs, are hair loss on the feet, numbness in the feet, brittle nails, foot ulcers that don’t heal, discoloration of the feet that turn pale, and leg muscles tighten.