Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of High Cholesterol
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of High Cholesterol, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing High Cholesterol. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause High Cholesterol. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for High Cholesterol includes:
- Diabetes - some sources claim that diabetes alters lipids leading to cholesterol elevation.
- Hypothyroidism - some sources claim that hypothyroidism alters lipids leading to cholesterol elevation.
High Cholesterol as a complication: Other conditions that might have High Cholesterol as a complication might be potential underlying conditions. The list of conditions listing High Cholesterol as a complication includes:
High Cholesterol as a symptom: Conditions listing High Cholesterol as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions:
Underlying conditions discussion:
PCOS also is linked to other diseases that occur later in life,
such as insulin resistance, Type II diabetes, high cholesterol, hardening
of the arteries (atherosclerosis), high blood pressure, and heart disease.
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Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): NWHIC
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