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Hypercholesterolemia – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

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Some coexisting health issues may increase the risk of developing hypercholesterolemia. These include diabetes, obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome, kidney disease, hypothyroidism, obstructive sleep apnea, or hypertension. The likelihood is also higher in pregnant women. In some cases, certain medications or drugs that you take to treat these diseases may play a part, such as antidepressants, beta-blockers, diuretics, or birth control pills. Therefore, make sure to consult your doctor before starting to take any new medication. [4]