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When cholesterol levels are high, various signs that appear in the body are often not realized. For example, like cholesterol marks on the fingers and toes.
The sign of cholesterol that is usually complained of is a tingling feeling in the hands and feet caused by impaired blood flow to certain parts of the body. High blood cholesterol levels cause blood to flow thickly, disrupting blood flow to the nerves to cause tingling.
Cardiology consultant at Manipal Hospital, Kharadi, Pune, India, Tanmai Yermal Jain said high cholesterol levels could trigger a fatal condition. Regarding the cause, it can range from high-fat foods to obesity or being overweight.
“Several diseases and related situations are more likely to occur due to high cholesterol levels. Apart from eating high-fat foods, smoking, drinking, not exercising, and being overweight are other factors that contribute to the buildup of cholesterol in our system,” explained Dr. Yermal Jain quoted from Times of IndiaThursday (23/2/2023).
“This can lead to blockage of blood vessels and possibly fatal conditions including heart attack or stroke,” he continued.
So to detect it, it is necessary to know and detect signs of high cholesterol in the body. Anything?
Cholesterol Signs on Fingers and Toes
High cholesterol can also be indicated by pain in the fingers and toes. Cholesterol buildup in the arteries of the hands and feet can make them painful to the touch.
Another sign of high cholesterol levels that often appears is tingling in the fingers and toes. According to cardiologist Dr. Rahul Agrawal, the tingling sensation, which is a sign of cholesterol in the fingers and toes, is affected by disturbed blood flow.
“Disruption of blood flow to certain parts of the body makes the hands and feet feel tingling,” explained Dr. Agrawal, quoted from Express UK.
“High levels of cholesterol in the blood make blood flow thick and affect the normal flow of blood in the nerves and cause tingling,” he continued.
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