High cholesterol: 4 warning signs of fat buildup in artery walls - Indiatimes.com

Sometimes, these deposits can suddenly break and form a clot, increasing a person's risk of a heart attack or a stroke.

According to the Mayo Clinic, coldness, numbness and weakness in the lower leg or foot, especially when compared with the other side, can also be a tell-tale sign of high cholesterol.

These skin problems and growths can appear in many areas, including the corners of your eyes, lines on your palms, or the backs of your lower legs, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association.

Excess plaque deposits can narrow down the arteries, limiting blood flow to various parts of the body, including the nails.

However, as per the health body, other conditions including diabetes, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) and thyroid problems can also cause xanthelasmas.

Also, the signs overlaps several other mild diseases which is another reason why high cholesterol remains undetected for a longer time.