Question 1

high cholesterol causes dizzyness?

Accepted Answer

Not per se: High cholesterol by itself does not cause any symptoms. The disorders induced by high cholesterol may. If the dizziness has persisted for more than two weeks, it would be time to see your doctor.

Question 2

35m, lost weight(10kg), chest discomfort/mild pain, random skipped beats followed by single cough/short breath. physical activity like getting up/making the bed, rising up cause dizziness. lying down/sleep is worst.high cholesterol and triglycerides.

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Chest pain in a guy in his mid-30's can be an emergency, depending on various details. Often, the ER doctor needs to evaluate. The doctor evaluates for asthma, heart problem, pneumothorax (collapsed lung), myocarditis, etc...  If it turns out to be rib cartilage pains (costochondritis) or heartburn (gastric reflux), that can be treated too. A heart attack would be  possible but unlikely at age 35.

Question 3

my daughter 15 has chest pain during exercise. she gets out of breath and a racing heart when walking up stairs. she also gets dizzy standing up could this be a cardiac cause? we have family history of high bp , high cholesterol she is healthy weight?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably her pediatrician. Wish you good health!

Question 4

can high cholesterol make you dizzy?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol: Elevated cholesterol alone is unlikely to cause dizziness.

Question 5

my mom is sick and experiencing dizziness. could this be a result of high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: She should be evaluated by her physician.

Question 6

i suffered before fr hurtburn,chest tightness and difficulty of swallowing, but they diagnosed i have only gastritis. 3-4 yrs ago with high cholesterol level,,but this past few months until now, i have dizziness for most of the time, shortness of breating

Accepted Answer

You are young (33): for heart disease, but could have any number of things that could be causing this.  Just because nothing was found with your heart 3 years ago doesn't mean that you have no problem now. And the gastritis could be causing this.  Clearly you need some symptom relief, and a few more tests and need to keep in touch with a local doctor for when these symptoms and anxieties arise.  Don't give up!

Question 7

my head feels light-hearted and dizzy. i have been feeling like this for almost a week. i have high cholesterol and been having mild inflammation in stomach. i also got my heart check a month ago and said nothing wrong. could be stress and anxiety?

Accepted Answer

: Could be. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated. Drink more water.

Question 8

i feel lightheaded, dizzy and always feel like i need to pee all the time. it been like this for a few days i have high cholesterol and been stressed out this past month i even had a panic attack. and i been waking up feeling really stress out too?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. It is imperative to rule out diabetes and depression. Both are treatable.
Wish you good health!

Question 9

a 50-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes is prescribed simvastatin to manage her high cholesterol levels. she then presents with muscle weakness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, nervousness, discomfort, and unusual tiredness. is that normal? any advice

Accepted Answer

Side effect: Muscle disorder is a known side effect of Statins.  
Visit this site for more info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/statin-side-effects/art-20046013
Wish you good health!

Question 10

3 years ago had tsh of 1.31 and high cholesterol. now tsh is 0.50 and normal cholesterol. have daily tachycardia, forceful heartbeat dizziness, off balance, 30 lbs weight loss, memory issues, muscle twitches... what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid too fast?: Your symptoms sound like your thyroid is too fast. When were your thyroid hormone levels last checked?  You may need to have them checked again.  Are you on medication for the thyroid?

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35m, lost weight(10kg), chest discomfort/mild pain, random skipped beats followed by single cough/short breath. physical activity like getting up/making the bed, rising up cause dizziness. lying down/sleep is worst.high cholesterol and triglycerides.

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My daughter 15 has chest pain during exercise. she gets out of breath and a racing heart when walking up stairs. she also gets dizzy standing up could this be a cardiac cause? we have family history of high bp , high cholesterol she is healthy weight?

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Can high cholesterol make you dizzy?

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My mom is sick and experiencing dizziness. could this be a result of high cholesterol?

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I suffered before fr hurtburn,chest tightness and difficulty of swallowing, but they diagnosed i have only gastritis. 3-4 yrs ago with high cholesterol level,,but this past few months until now, i have dizziness for most of the time, shortness of breating

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My head feels light-hearted and dizzy. i have been feeling like this for almost a week. i have high cholesterol and been having mild inflammation in stomach. i also got my heart check a month ago and said nothing wrong. could be stress and anxiety?

A member asked:

I feel lightheaded, dizzy and always feel like i need to pee all the time. it been like this for a few days i have high cholesterol and been stressed out this past month i even had a panic attack. and i been waking up feeling really stress out too?

A member asked:

A 50-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes is prescribed simvastatin to manage her high cholesterol levels. she then presents with muscle weakness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, nervousness, discomfort, and unusual tiredness. is that normal? any advice

A member asked:

3 years ago had tsh of 1.31 and high cholesterol. now tsh is 0.50 and normal cholesterol. have daily tachycardia, forceful heartbeat dizziness, off balance, 30 lbs weight loss, memory issues, muscle twitches... what could it be?

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