What Is Hypercholesterolemia?
3. Medical Causes
Hypercholesterolemia can also sometimes be caused by other medical conditions that increase the levels of cholesterol. Some of these conditions are bought on by the patient’s lifestyle choices, whereas others are medical conditions that cannot be avoided in many cases. Such conditions include hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus type 2, alcohol abuse, obesity, anorexia nervosa, Cushing’s syndrome, nephrotic syndrome, and dialysis.
In addition, some types of medication can also contribute to the problem. These include some diuretics, betablockers, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, and some medications for HIV. People that have these medical conditions and/or use these medications will need to check regular check-ups to be on the safe side.
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