Question 1

high cholesterol causes dizzyness?

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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

can alcohol cause high cholesterol?

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Alcohol: Alcohol will not raise your cholesterol but can affect your liver.

Question 3

does high cholesterol   cause cognitive issues?

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Eventually...: Having high cholesterol (elevated bad cholesterol) eventually leads to arterial narrowing or blockage. That means decreased blood flow to the brain. When the brain gets decreased blood flow, all the bad things that you can imagine happening to the brain will indeed start to happen. That includes lowered cognitive functioning. Keep those arteries clear!

Question 4

is it true that shrimp can cause high cholesterol?

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Fish oil in shrimp.: The cholesterol in shrimp, like that in other fish, is predominantly healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.  The problem with shrimp is that it's so easy to eat a lot of them as they're essentially finger-food.  So in total, the cholesterol can add up to a lot of calories.  Having a few steamed or grilled shrimp would be just fine.

Question 5

is it true that alcohol can cause high cholesterol?

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Unlikely: This is unlikely because alcohol tends to lower cholesterol levels when taken in moderation. Excessive use would "kill" the liver, the main site of cholesterol production, so if the liver is sick then there will be less cholesterol produced. It may, however, not hold true for people with genetic disorders of cholesterol metabolism, in whom cholesterol may remain elevated despite the above.

Question 6

can high cholesterol alone cause low kidney functions?

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Yes, very possible: High cholesterol over long period of time can cause atherosclerosis/narrowing of the arteries. If the renal arteries are involved, kidney functions sure can be adversely affected. The high cholesterol effects are serious--heart attacks/strokes can be devastating/fatal, so it is good to keep it down with diet/exercises, and maybe med if too high. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 7

is it possible that stress be an underlying cause of high cholesterol?

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Stress affects you: We are learning more and more about the harmful effects of stress.  Chronic stress increases adrenaline release which raises blood pressure and can also raise cholesterol and make you more more prone to developing diabetes.  
There are many relaxation or stress management techniques such as meditation which can be helpful.

Question 8

will a drug for my high cholesterol help with the tendon pain  high cholesterol causes?

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See below: High cholesterol, even if associated with depositions in tendons, is a likely cause of tendon pain. If you are overweight losing weight will help both.

Question 9

can lupus directly cause high cholesterol in active person of normal weight who eats healthy?i'm not referring to med related, wt gain, or domino effect

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Sort of...: There is a "lupus pattern" of cholesterol that includes very high levels of triglycerides and a cholesterol particle called vldl and low levels of hdl. It can create an abnormal overall lipid panel. These changes seem to be present even in patients with inactive lupus, so it's probably a primary feature of the disease and not a secondary effect. Complicated question; hope that helps.

Question 10

is high cholesterol caused only by hypertension?

Accepted Answer

No: Two separate diseases by they tend to happen together in most of the time, high cholesterol can be genetic or related to your life style. Same with hypertension. Having both together will increase the risks and complications from both.

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