Cholesterol Problems – 10 Alarming Symptoms Cholesterol Is Damaging Your Legs
By
The Captain
January 14, 2020
Leg sores that don’t heal
As PAD progresses, blood circulation gets more and more difficult, especially in extremities. This can lead to foot ulcers that seem to never go away. Also known as ischemic ulcers, they can be black or brown and need immediate treatment.
Ischemic ulcers may look like diabetic foot ulcers, but unlike the latter, they’re also quite painful. Diabetic ulcers are painless because diabetes also damages the nerves in that specific area.
