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Can high cholesterol give headache?

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Dr. Tonga Nfor answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: High cholesterol can cause heart disease and stroke but does not directly cause headache.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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