Keeping the cholesterol in control is crucial:
It is important for everyone to keep an eye on their cholesterol levels. Tingling in the hands and legs is caused by interruptions in the blood flow to specific body parts. High blood cholesterol levels cause the blood to flow thickly, which interferes with the normal flow of blood to the nerves and results in tingling.
Factors that lead to high cholesterol:
Dr. Tanmai Yermal Jain, Consultant - Cardiology, Manipal Hospitals, Kharadi, Pune says, "Several concerning diseases and situations are made more likely by high cholesterol levels. Aside from eating meals high in fat, smoking, drinking, not exercising, and being overweight are other factors that contribute to the build-up of cholesterol in our systems. This may result in blood vessel blockages and perhaps fatal conditions including heart attacks or strokes."
Painful finger and toes:
High cholesterol can also be indicated by painful fingers and toes. Cholesterol build-up in the hands and legs' blood arteries can make them hurt to touch. Another sign of elevated cholesterol levels that is frequently present is tingling in the fingers and toes.
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Yellow cholesterol deposits on palm:
Dr. Yermal says, "Hyper cholesterol will have yellowish-colored deposits on the skin, especially around the eye and sometimes in the palm and the back of the lower legs. It is called Xanthelasma, if it is around the eye and xanthomas if the cholesterol deposit is there in any other part of the body like hands or legs. High cholesterol does not cause numbness in the fingertips."
Yellow and orange deposits on eyes:
There are small yellowish and orange-coloured growths or deposits on the skin especially on the upper eyelid or on the palms of the hands or the lower part of the leg. If the condition reaches hyper triglyceride levels, there is a formation of clusters of fatty deposits in the body. Hyper cholesterol and hypertriglyceridemia lead to cardiovascular and neurological diseases in the patient.
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The Takeaway:
To prevent the disease, make sure that your lifestyle modification, diet modification, and regular exercise are taken care of. If the condition is on the higher side, medications must be started to keep hitting the optimal situation.
Ensure you're working out every day and consuming a healthy diet rich in all micro and macronutrients. Spend your day actively all day by walking and taking the stairs instead of the lift. Keeping your mind at ease may also benefit you. Try to meditate and do breathing exercises to keep your mind healthy and stress-free.