medical help quickly.
7. Leg Pain When Walking
High cholesterol can contribute to plaque buildup in arteries outside the heart too. If plaque affects the arteries in the legs, it may lead to peripheral artery disease, or PAD. Mayo Clinic explains that atherosclerosis in the arms or legs may cause leg pain while walking, called claudication.
This pain may feel like cramping, heaviness, or aching in the calf, thigh, or hip. It may improve when you stop walking and return when you start moving again.
Leg pain with walking should
