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Can high cholesterol cause joint pain?
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NO: It has many other implications, but not a cause of joint pain, .
Answered 11/28/2017
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Yes: An unhealthy diet can lead to weight gain and lack of proper nutrition may predispose you to joint swelling and injury. See below for dr namey's comment about cholesterol gout. Hope this helps.
Answered 12/10/2013
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