A growing body of evidence now suggests that a seemingly minor symptom, leg swelling, could signal a much more dangerous underlying condition. A GP has warned of a lesser-known heart disease symptom in the leg that can get worse “throughout the day,” drawing attention to the need for increased public awareness. Recent findings reveal that less than half of those surveyed recognize this warning sign, highlighting a critical gap in public knowledge.
More than 7.6 million people in the UK are currently living with heart or circulatory diseases, according to statistics from the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Globally, it is estimated that one in 12 people are affected by these conditions, according to the Express.
