Having high cholesterol means you've gotten an excessive amount of of a fatty substance known as ldl cholesterol within the blood.

While it may not initially trigger any issues, over time it may well construct up resulting in blockages.

This can stop correct blood circulation across the physique.

In excessive circumstances this may end up in medical emergencies reminiscent of strokes and heart attacks.

Unfortunately it's uncommon that top ldl cholesterol causes signs, that means many individuals are unaware they're residing with the situation.

However, there might be indicators - particularly if the situation has been growing over a protracted time frame.

The Cleveland Clinic explains: “Over time, high cholesterol leads to plaque build-up inside your blood vessels.

“This plaque build-up is called atherosclerosis. People with atherosclerosis face a higher risk of many different medical conditions.

“That’s because your blood vessels do important work all throughout your body.

“You might finally start to feel symptoms when a peripheral artery is at least 60 percent blocked.

“A key symptom is intermittent claudication. This is a leg cramp that starts up when you’re moving around but then stops when you rest.

“It’s a sign of reduced blood flow caused by the growing plaque in your artery.”

The NHS describes this sensation as a “painful ache” in your leg while you stroll.

“The pain can range from mild to severe, and usually goes away after a few minutes when you rest your legs,” it says.

“Both legs are often affected at the same time, although the pain may be worse in one leg.”

Other signs of peripheral artery illness embody:

• Hair loss in your legs and ft
• Numbness or weak point within the legs
• Brittle, slow-growing toenails
• Ulcers (open sores) in your ft and legs, which don't heal
• Changing pores and skin color in your legs, reminiscent of turning paler than ordinary or blue – this can be Harder to see on brown and black pores and skin
• Shiny pores and skin
• In males, erectile dysfunction
• The muscle tissue in your legs shrinking (losing).

If you expertise any signs you need to communicate to your GP.