Causes of High Cholesterol

List of causes of High Cholesterol

Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of High Cholesterol) that could possibly cause High Cholesterol includes:

• Diabetes - some sources claim that diabetes alters lipids leading to cholesterol elevation.
• Hypothyroidism - some sources claim that hypothyroidism alters lipids leading to cholesterol elevation.
• Cushing's syndrome
• Chronic renal insufficiency
• Familial hypercholesterolemia
• Medications
• Zieve's syndrome
• Apo A-I deficiency - hypercholesterolemia
• Abetalipoproteinemia - hypercholesterolemia
• Diet rich in saturated fat
• Anorexia nervosa
• Obstructive liver disease
• Hypertriglyceridemia
• Nephrotic syndrome - hypercholesterolemia
• Carcinoma
• Familial
• Ataxia/Oculomotor apraxia syndrome (9p13.3)
• Obesity
• Lack of physical activity
• Coronary artery disease
• Hepatocellular
• Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome
• Chromosome 14 uniparental disomy syndrome - hypercholesterolemia
• Idiopathic
• Nephritic syndrome
• Metabolic Syndrome - Hypercholesterolemia
• Chromosome 3, trisomy 3p - hypercholesterolemia

More causes: see full list of causes for Cholesterol and lipids

High Cholesterol as a complication of other conditions:

Other conditions that might have High Cholesterol as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of High Cholesterol. Our database lists the following as having High Cholesterol as a complication of that condition:

• Glycogen Storage Disease Type I
• IgA nephropathy
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Physical inactivity

High Cholesterol as a symptom:

Conditions listing High Cholesterol as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of High Cholesterol. Our database lists the following as having High Cholesterol as a symptom of that condition:

• Abetalipoproteinemia
• Apo A-I deficiency
• Chromosome 14 uniparental disomy syndrome
• Chromosome 3, trisomy 3p
• Corneal dystrophy crystalline of Schnyder
• Deafness mesenteric diverticula of small bowel neuropathy
• Defective apolipoprotein B-100
• Familial isolated deficiency of vitamin E
• Fowler-Christmas-Chapple syndrome
• Glycogenosis type 8
• Groll-Hirschowitz syndrome
• Growth Hormone Receptor Deficiency
• Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
• Hypercholesterolemia due to arg3500 mutation of Apo B-100
• Hypercholesterolemia due to LDL receptor deficiency
• Hypercholesterolemia, autosomal dominant
• Idiopathic minimal change nephrotic syndrome
• Laron Dwarfism
• Laron Pituitary Dwarfism
• Laron Syndrome
• Laron Type Pituitary Dwarfism 1
• Laron-type Dwarfism Phenotypic Syndrome
• Munk disease
• Nephrotic syndrome
• Polycystic ovaries urethral sphincter dysfunction
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Sheehan Syndrome
• Sitosterolemia
• Zieve syndrome

Medications or substances causing High Cholesterol:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of High Cholesterol as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

• Avandia
• Rosiglitazone
• Mycophenolate
• CellCept
• Amprenavir
• more drugs...»

See full list of 12 medications causing High Cholesterol

What causes High Cholesterol?

Causes: High Cholesterol: There are many myths about the causes of high cholesterol and how to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. These include the idea that cholesterol levels can be well controlled by diet and exercise. In reality, diet and exercise are only one element that can impact the balance of the components of cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol, LDL (bad cholesterol), and triglycerides. Cholesterol levels are impacted by many factors. For example, for some people, there is a family tendency or hereditary component to high cholesterol levels. In addition, cholesterol is not only ingested, but also made within the body itself by the liver. For some people hereditary factors and/or their own natural production creates so much cholesterol in the body that levels may drop slightly but still remain dangerously high no matter what they eat or how much they exercise. Only a thorough evaluation by a qualified health care professional can determine the causes of high cholesterol levels in individuals.

Cholesterol levels in the body can also be impacted to various degrees by the amount of food eaten that is high in saturated and trans fats. Foods high in trans fats include those made with partially hydrogenated oils such as baked goods, doughnuts, fried foods, shortening and some margarines and dairy products. Foods high in saturated fats include those processed from animals, including beef, beef fat, veal, lamb, pork, lard, poultry fat, butter, cream, milk, cheeses and other dairy products made from whole and 2 percent milk. Although fruits and vegetables are generally low in cholesterol and saturated fats, some foods from plants do contain significant amounts of saturated fat. These are the "tropical oils", such as include coconut, coconut oil, palm oil and palm kernel oil, and cocoa butter.

Medical news summaries relating to High Cholesterol:

The following medical news items are relevant to causes of High Cholesterol:

• All about obesity
• Breast cancer drug Femara superior to Tamoxifen
• Children increasingly face adult diseases
• Cholesterol and thyroid link
• CRP may be linked to risk of heart disease
• Early cessation of steroid following liver transplant increases rate of rejection
• Familial hypercholesterolemia
• GI diet to assist cystic ovary disease
• Heart disease can occur in people with few cardiovascular risks
• Hypertension needs rapid attention
• Hypothyroidism and heart disease
• Hypothyroidism frequently misdiagnosed or undiagnosed
• Metabolic syndrome can be treated with a low carbohydrate diet and exercise
• New risk factors may be associated with cardiovascular disease risk
• Obesity is associated with an increased risk of many conditions
• Pancreas transplants improve diabetes and complications
• Prolonged use of HIV treatment leads to heart disease and stroke
• The 'know how' to cholesterol
• Thyroid disease can affect cholesterol levels
• Vioxx to prove that short term use not harmful
• Warning signs of a heart attack
• More news »

Related information on causes of High Cholesterol:

As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of High Cholesterol may be found in:

• Risk factors for High Cholesterol
• Medications that may cause High Cholesterol
• Hidden causes of High Cholesterol