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High Cholesterol - Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about high cholesterol:	What causes high cholesterol? What are the symptoms of high cholesterol? What increases my risk for high cholesterol? What problems does high cholesterol cause? Which risk factors for high cholesterol can I control? What are the risk factors for high cholesterol that I can't control? What is my risk for having a heart attack? Can a test find high cholesterol early? What are the guidelines for children and teens?
Being diagnosed:	How will a doctor diagnose my high cholesterol? What tests will I need to diagnose high cholesterol? How often should I have a cholesterol test?
Getting treatment:	How will my cholesterol be treated? What medicines will I take for high cholesterol? Will I need a special diet?
Living with high cholesterol:	What lifestyle changes will I need to make? How do different foods affect my high cholesterol? Will I have to stop eating meat? What foods should I avoid?

WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise

Last Updated: July 20, 2006

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