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High Cholesterol
Symptoms
High cholesterol does not cause symptoms. It is usually found during a blood test that measures cholesterol levels.
Some people with rare Reference lipid disorders may have symptoms such as bumps in the skin, hands, or feet, which are caused by deposits of extra cholesterol and other types of fat.
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