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High Cholesterol : Symptoms

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Symptoms Overview Articles

Cholesterol, High
The causes of high cholesterol may be genetic or hereditary factors in the manufacture of cholesterol by the liver or in fat metabolism, a diet high in saturated fats and trans-fatty acids, obesity, alcoholism, smoking, and lack of exercise. There...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Cholesterol, High
There are no readily apparent symptoms that indicate high LDL or triglycerides, or low HDL. The only way to diagnose the problems is through a simple blood test. However, one general indication of high cholesterol is obesity. Another is a high-fat...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Symptom Articles

Splenomegaly
Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the spleen beyond its normal size.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 1, 2008
Hepatomegaly
Hepatomegaly is swelling of the liver beyond its normal size. If both the liver and spleen are enlarged, it is called hepatosplenomegaly. See also: Splenomegaly
Source:ADAM
Date:May 2, 2009
On call: Cholesterol rings in the eyes
At my last visit to my eye doctor, he told me that I had a cholesterol ring. What can you tell me about this condition?
Source:StayWell
Xanthoma
Xanthoma is a skin condition in which fat builds up under the surface of the skin.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 26, 2009
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