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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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Symptom Articles

Splenomegaly
Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the spleen beyond its normal size.The spleen is an organ that is a part of the lymph system. It filters the blood and maintains healthy red and white blood cells and platelets.Because of its wide variety of functi...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 29, 2006
Hepatomegaly
Hepatomegaly is swelling of the liver beyond its normal size.If both the liver and spleen are enlarged, it is called hepatosplenomegaly.Hepatosplenomegaly; Enlarged liver; Liver enlargement.The lower edge of the liver normally comes just to the lo...
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.Xanthomas are common, particularly among older adults and persons with high blood lipids.Xanthomas vary in size. Some are very small, while others are bigger than 3 ...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 16, 2007
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