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Raised Cholesterol

Raised Cholesterol: Introduction

Raised Cholesterol: Raised cholesterol levels in the blood. See detailed information below for a list of 12 causes of Raised Cholesterol, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Raised Cholesterol:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Raised Cholesterol. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Raised Cholesterol: Symptom Checker

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Raised Cholesterol

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Raised Cholesterol: Related Rare Diseases

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Organs affected by Raised Cholesterol:

The list of organs typically affected by Raised Cholesterol may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Raised Cholesterol

The list below shows some of the causes of Raised Cholesterol mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 12 causes of Raised Cholesterol

How Common are these Causes of Raised Cholesterol?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Raised Cholesterol. Of the 12 causes of Raised Cholesterol that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 2 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 0 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 12 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 12 causes of Raised Cholesterol

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Causes of Raised Cholesterol Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Raised Cholesterol based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Raised Cholesterol?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Raised Cholesterol, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    Classifications of Raised Cholesterol:

    Medical Conditions associated with Raised Cholesterol:

    Cholesterol and lipids (22 causes)

    Symptoms related to Raised Cholesterol:

    After meals, Pregnancy (316 causes), Obesity (211 causes), Familial cause, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis (13 causes), Glycogen storage disease, Diabetes (183 causes), Chronic pancreatitis, Nephrotic syndrome

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