Six high cholesterol red flag signs to know that can appear in the legs

dailyrecord.co.uk:

High cholesterol is a serious health issue that shouldn't be ignored and can manifest itself all over the body - including legs.Elevated cholesterol, also known as hypercholesterolemia, occurs where there's an excess of the fatty substance in the blood.

While it might not cause immediate issues, over time it can lead to severe health complications, including heart attacks and strokes.Cholesterol build-up can obstruct arteries, hindering proper blood flow, which significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, which are responsible for nearly 18 million deaths around the world each year - about one-quarter of all UK deaths.

The most concerning factor is that high cholesterol typically doesn't present any symptoms, leading to many cases going unnoticed.

Most people only discover they have high cholesterol after experiencing a related medical emergency or through testing by their GP, reports Gloucestershire Live.