A symptom in the legs that warns of "clogged" arteries
Doctors warn that leg pain while walking, which subsides after rest, may be a sign of artery blockage caused by high cholesterol. The article, citing the Daily Express and the BHF, lists additional symptoms: hair loss on the legs, numbness, brittle nails, non-healing ulcers, skin discoloration, erectile dysfunction and muscle atrophy.
An article on the Cursor Info website warns that leg pain while walking, which subsides after a few minutes of rest, may be a symptom of artery blockage caused by high cholesterol levels. The material cites data from the Daily Express and the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The article lists additional signs of blocked leg arteries: hair loss on the legs and feet, numbness or weakness, brittle and slow-growing nails, non-healing ulcers, skin discoloration, erectile dysfunction in men and muscle atrophy. It notes that in the early stages high cholesterol is often asymptomatic. The article is of a general informational and preventive nature and contains no specific data on Israel or new clinical recommendations. The author of the material is Tali Malkina.