The pain is caused by narrowing of the arteries, causing blood flow to the legs to be restricted.
Constant leg pain and a feeling of heaviness may indicate high cholesterol. According to Times of India, scientists have found that high cholesterol causes arteries to narrow and worsens blood flow in the legs.
As a result of inadequate blood supply, lameness, pain and leg cramps occur. In advanced cases, it can cause peripheral neuropathy.
To suspect an increase in cholesterol can be suspected by xanthomas - deposits of fat under the skin. As a result, yellowish or orange lumps or nodules appear on the body near joints and tendons.
Also about elevated cholesterol can speak of wounds that do not heal for a long time, as well as cynosis - blueness or pallor of the legs.
Recall, exceeding the level of cholesterol in the blood can lead to type 2 diabetes. A factor that increases the level of cholesetrin is eggs with bacon. Such a dish has too much animal protein, which raises blood cholesterol.