Thyroid Problem Affect Cholesterol Level

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Anonymous asked 8 years ago

Can a thyroid problem affect cholesterol levels?

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Dr Deepthi Satish Staff answered 8 years ago

Hi
Yes. Thyroid levels can play a role in cholesterol levels. If thyroid levels are normal,cholesterol levels usually come down.
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Dr.Deepthi

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Dr Himanshu Shekhar - Physician Staff answered 8 years ago

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Thyroid has a very wide range of function and also one ofvthe organ which also controls over all metabolism of the body.
So any deviation from the normal limits has effect.Cholesterol level rises and do the chances of Cardiac problems.
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Dr.Himanshu Shekhar