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.

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:

• 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
• Defective apolipoprotein B-100
• Familial isolated deficiency of vitamin E
• Fowler-Christmas-Chapple syndrome
• Glycogenosis type 8
• Groll-Hirschowitz syndrome
• Hypercholesterolemia due to arg3500 mutation of Apo B-100
• Hypercholesterolemia due to LDL receptor deficiency
• Hypercholesterolemia, autosomal dominant
• Idiopathic minimal change nephrotic syndrome
• Munk disease
• Nephrotic syndrome
• 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

See full list of 12 medications causing High Cholesterol

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

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