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High Cholesterol - Symptoms
High cholesterol does not make you feel sick. It is
usually found during a routine
cholesterol and triglycerides test, a blood test that
measures cholesterol levels. You may first discover it when you are diagnosed
with a condition that is caused in part by high cholesterol, such as
coronary
artery disease
(CAD),
stroke,
peripheral arterial disease, or inflammation of the
pancreas.
Some people with lipid disorders, such as familial hypercholesterolemia, may have other distinct symptoms such as deposits of excess cholesterol that collect in the skin. These cholesterol deposits can also cause bumps in tendons in the hands or feet.
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